Category Archives: Wine
South Jersey wine events and features
A Zinfandel Odyssey
I’m asked all the time what my favorite wine is. That’s a tough question because I love so many kinds of wine. I guess it sort of depends on where I am, who I’m with and what I’m eating. For example, on an annual trek to Maine I’ve been making for the last 20 years, [...]
PORT: There aren’t enough O’s in Smooth!
As cold weather settles in, most wine lovers move away from the light refreshing white wines to more full-bodied reds. And one red wine that I especially look forward to is port. I think many people have a misconception about port. It’s not this terribly sweet wine that is found in gallon jugs in some [...]
Holiday wine trail weekend at Valenzano Winery
When: November 25, 26 & 27, 2011 Noon-5:00pm * Performance by the Eric Mintel Quartet: The Eric Mintel Quartet will celebrate the holidays by performing music from the soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by jazz composer Vince Guaraldi, The holiday concert “Charlie Brown Jazz” will consist of family favorite songs such as “Skating,” “Linus [...]
Read MorePairing: The Ultimate Challenge
By Dr. Gary C.Pavlis It’s that time again! Thanksgiving is here and no other holiday centers as much around a meal at home. And after all the traditional courses are planned, the invitations are sent, and the turkey and groceries are purchased, it’s time to think about the wine. Wine and food matching is a [...]
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