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Facing the fear of Reisling! My BFF and frequent travel partner is a lover of fine wine like myself. We traveled together to many inspiring cities all over the world and we have been fortunate enough to experience a great many wonderful wines and warm souls. Yet as adevntourous as my GF maybe, she has always had an unfair bias towards Reislngs. She, like many people I know only know Reislings as sweet, heavy wines with no charm. That is an old stereotype, that many people are still tied to...but thankfully, I now know better. While living in Amsterdam, I was acquainted with the most perfect Reislings...Crisp, delightful wines that I would have never known. It was my Dutch neighbors who shared with me their favorite Reislings and opened my palate in a way I never imagined. I was shown the light!!! Never again would I badmouth Reislings as sweet and syrupy because I now have been exposed to more aromatic choices and it was up to me to share my find with my BFF. I knew she would be a hard nut to crack. She prefers her wine ...red and fullbodied. So I thought I am going to create for her...an adventure that combines our favorite things, wine, romance and travel... So we are off to an exciting adventure with several other dynamic single women to Berlin in February. And of course, we have some engaging European gentlemen to guide us thru the Riesling maze amongst other cultural activities. Come join us! And get your Riesling fix! www.theexcursionistas.com

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...that is my blog's theme, but I do have family ties to the wine industry. You might like these poems of mine: Grandfather and The Long Ferment. Feel free to stop by and visit!

This Christmas my husband was presented with a gift of Georgian wine, two different years and two different varietals. We had never heard of wine coming out of this Eastern European region, and being avid wine drinkers, we were very excited about entering into a new adventure in wine tasting. The white wine that we were given, Tsinandali, is made from two varietals, Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane. The flavor of this very dry wine taste more like a Brut champagne that has gone flat, than the usual sweet, fruity, or floral one would get from a Riesling, a Sauvé Blanc, or the buttery smoothness of a Chardonnay. The second wine was a red, a 2000 and 2002 Saperavi. Saperavi is a grape that is described as "darked skinned, pink fleshed, violet scented, blackberries, and exclusively a Eastern European varietals." The other bottle was the same, but labeled as Napareuli. In my (Google:) research I found that: Napareuli NAPAREULI - a dry red wine controlled by origin. It is made from Saperavi grape cultivated in Napareuli micro-area of Kakheti, situated on the left bank of the Alazani Valley, on southern slopes of the Caucasian Mountain Ridge, at an altitude of 420 meters above sea level. The wine matures in oak barrels for at least two years. It is of a dark pomegranate color and has a tender and rich bouquet and a harmonious taste. I found it interesting that Georgia is on the same longitude as Napa and Tuscany, of which may explain some of the interesting characteristics in this red varietal. I am sitting finishing my last drops of this most interesting and delightful wine and hoping that 2010 will bring more recognition to this great Georgian region. Happy New Year.

WINTER IN WINE COUNTRY: SOLO SHOW AT PATTON VALLEY VINEYARD JANE LEVY CAMPBELL My series of paintings of Patton Valley Vineyard will be hanging in the tasting room at Patton Valley Vineyard ( www.pattonvalley.com ) through January. You might say the images have returned to their roots. Taste Patton Valley’s wonderful wines and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Views from Patton Valley Vineyard include the layered hill and valley views out over the Patton Valley to the south and west to the Coast Range; east to the Tualatin River Valley with its seasonal lakes of winter flooding and Mt Hood peeking over the hill; and northeast, where on a clear day you can see Mt. St Helens. Henry Hagg Lake is also nearby with hiking, fishing and wildlife observation. There are many other vineyards along Oregon Hwy 47 as well. It’s a marvelous area to explore for a peaceful getaway very close to Portland. I finished my large triptych of a May view of the vineyard perched above Patton Valley in time to include it in the show. Each of the three panels is about 26” wide by 40” high. The show includes Patton Valley vineyard scenes in all seasons, from the delicate tracery of bare winter vines, to the tender leaves emerging in spring, to vines heavy with ripe fruit at harvest time. see a few more of the images at: www.janelevycampbell.com

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and is gearing up for a great holiday season. Over the past few weeks, customers have been ordering "The Original 100 Calorie Wine Glasses" to give as gifts this holiday season. This has made me realize what a unique, usable, fun, and reasonably priced gift "The Original 100 Calorie Wine Glass" can be. They would make great hostess, teacher, hair dresser, co-worker, etc...gifts. Each glass comes wrapped in tissue paper, packaged in it's own gift box, with the "Story of The Original 100 Calorie Wine Glass" printed on the inside of the box. Please feel free to check out the website. I now have two different versions of the glass. My newest version has been very popular. www.100caloriewineglass.com If you are interested in purchasing some glasses, feel free to order straight from the website, go to a local dealer, or contact me directly. Here are the prices on the website: 1 glass = $10 2 glasses = $15 4 glasses = $28 6 glasses = $40 (not on website - please contact me directly - 678-333-6419) 12 glasses = $75 (not on the website - please contact me directly - 678-333-6419) Merry Christmas!!! Amy Morton Owner, The Original 100 Calorie Wine Glass www.100caloriewineglass.com 678-333-6419

TastersGuild/NY Holiday Dinner at Il Punto Ristorante Date: Sunday Dec 6, 2009 Location: Il Punto Ristorante 5:00PM 507-509 9th Avenue (38th St.) Il Punto reflects both Hell’s Kitchen’s past as well as its future. It blends the best of Old World, family-style Italian cooking with the elegance of a trendy white-table-cloth restaurant in one of Manhattan’s hottest neighborhoods. Last January, the owners changed the name from Osteria Delsi to Il Punto to better reflect the area’s renaissance. Now its name in Italian means “The Point,” which is apt given its location. But everything is the same, from the owner, to chefs Michele Orsino and Mauro Andrade. At Il Punto, everything, from bread to pasta to the desserts, is made on the premises. Il Punto is what dining is all about in New York City. As anyone who calls themselves a Manhattanite will tell you, it’s all about authenticity. And that’s what Il Punto is all about. Join us for a great five course Italian feast with matching wines. The price includes wines, tax and tip. The wines have been chosen to pair with the food. Matching wines has been provided by Banfi, and E & J Gallo Members: $90 Associate Members $100 TastersGuild/NY Holiday Dinner at Il Punto Ristorante Reception: Passed hors d'oeuvres Crab Cakes; Palipo su Bruschetta,Grilled Octopus; Eggplant Rollatini and Fried Zucchini Mionetto Brut Prosecco Appetizer: Affettato di Cinghiale: Paper thin slices of wild boar, mesculin, marinated eggplant and drizzled with a pear wine reduction Pasta: Risotto ai Frutti Di Mare: Risotto with mixed seafood (clams, mussels, calamari, sea scallops and shrimp) Centine Bianco Entree: Choice of: Coniglio alla Cacciatora: Stewed Rabbit with mushrooms in a white wine sauce Or Spigola in Tegamino: Fillet of Striped Bass with scallions, olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs in white wine sauce DaVinci Chianti Dessert: Cheesecake Or Zabayonne Coffee or Tea If you have not yet reserved seats and wish to attend, please make checks payable to Tasters Guild/NY and mail to Vivian Tramontana 108 west 78st #3 - NYC, NY 10024 . To facilitate seating of your guests, please list the names of all individuals in your party. For further information, contact Vivian Tramontana (212) 501-7823, viviantgny@aol.com

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TastersGuildNY 1995 Bordeaux Date: Wednesday Nov 4, 2009 Location: White Wood House Time: 6:30 p.m. 203 East 29th St (2nd /3rd) Speaker: Harriet Lembeck President Wine & Spirits Program, Wine Educator Rated 4 to 5 stars by Michael Broadbent, “This was the first major vintage since 1990, the wines are ripe, firm with considerable charm and a good future.” The New York Times Wine Talk said “Drum roll for the 1995 Bordeaux. The 1995’s are big wines, which means they are dark in color, rich in flavor and tannic, and yet, remarkably, many of them are already good to drink.” Join us in tasting 10 chateaux including: Latour (5 star), Lafite Rothschild (5 stars), Mouton Rothschild (5 stars), Lafleur (4 stars), Ducru Beaucaillou (4 stars), Chateau d’Yquem (4 stars) and more. Members: $245.00 limited to 19 attendees Non-Members: $260.00 If you have not yet reserved seats and wish to attend, please make checks payable to Tasters Guild/NY and mail to Vivian Tramontana 108 west 78st #3 - NYC, NY 10024 . To facilitate seating of your guests, please list the names of all individuals in your party. For further information, contact Vivian Tramontana (212) 501-7823, viviantgny@aol.com

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I've been dreaming of Prague...which for a wine professional is a bit of a problem. This is not to say that there aren't fabulous wines available in the Czech Republic. Indeed there are. But this is BEER land, a place where beer is consumed in the wee morning hours and throughout the day. It's the National Drink! What's a wine-o to do in Prague? Take a vacation from wine? Not likely because for an oenophile like me there is no turning from the grape...even in the Czech Republic. This is the part of the blog where I go into shameless victim-mode of explaining just exactly why I need a vacation and why it has to be the Chateau Mcely just outside of Prague. One sentence might do it: I opened up a retail wine store in 2008 while simultaneously my two partners had a baby together. The worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and we open a store. Genius. If that doesn't do it how is this one: I haven't had a vacation since 2000 when I took my Mother to London (vacation??) Or that I am a historian or nostalgian and would just melt at the idea of sleeping within the walls of 17th Century castle. Ask anyone who knows me...I've been talking about going to Prague for years but the confines of making a living made it impossible. So I say to the powers that be at Women & Wine in advance of winning this contest, "dekuji"...or did I just order another beer? I'll just say it in English. Thank you!

I first decided to take wine classes a few years after my father remarried into a family full of food and wine snobs. I tried many classes so that I could taste wines from all over the world! After awhile, I started picking out the wine classes that were paired with cheese. It was these pairings that helped the wine become more tolerable for me. Eventually, I found myself enjoying the cheese a lot more than the wine! Here, I had found my niche. Over the last several years, I have learned so much about the large, diverse cheese world, which is just as varied as wine. It has also helped me to appreciate the wines that are paired with the cheeses as well. Now, I am able to recognize my favorite cheeses and have been able to make recommendations to my family. The most satisfying moment came when my stepmom, the head food snob, started buying a cheese I first gave her to try. Lately, I have been busy posting new cheese finds on Facebook and Twitter. I have even started a food blog to help track all of my experiences with food, wine, and cheese pairings. I have even been able to convince a few friends to join me for cheese classes and I started a “Food Adventure Club” to get several of my friends to try new ethnic restaurants that they might not otherwise visit. I’ve also made several new friends online who are in the wine industry and they help me to continue to learn so I can see that this will be a lifelong interest and passion. In addition, being able to share my new found knowledge and experiences, as well as creating new food and wine experiences with the special people in my life have really made it all worthwhile. Therefore, my dream itinerary would be the “Taste of the Mediterranean” because it includes the countries where my favorite cheeses are made: France, Italy, and Spain. It has now become my dream to visit the caves in France where the cheeses age, to see cheese being made in the same style as it was hundreds of years ago, as well as to taste the freshest cheese that doesn’t have to pass American regulations.

I just started working on my entry for the Wine Contest this week. I actually wrote the first draft on the back of a piece of paper during a food and wine pairing class put on by @STLWineGirl (http://www.stlwinegirl.com). Tonight I got to focus the writing on why I would pick a specific itinerary and managed to get it under 400 words. Now I just need to figure out how to submit it! I am hoping to revise it a couple more times to ensure I get my entry in on time. I think I tell a great story...one that is fairly unique! Michelle Marcus

Here's a list of online charts and guides for different personality types. Cheers. http://www.examiner.com/x-14504-Providence-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Wine-and-Food-101--Which-online-food-and-wine-pairing-guides-should-I-follow

We've just published the latest edition of our wine newsletter, the BKWine Brief Issue #73: http://www.bkwine.com/bkwine_brief/bkwine_brief.htm

www.miscelaney.com is an eclectic lifestyle blog covering topics ranging from food and drink, wine, travel, beauty, shopping,and other unexpected topics. I look forward to sharing wine, food and travel topics here with all of you and hearing about all of yours!

This site is great! Reading about wine has gotten me further into my interest in collecting, so I finally invested in a custom wine cellar (I went through www.vintagecellars.com)! You guys got me addicted...

I'm new to the site and love it...will keep you posted about WineLifeStyle in Miami!!

As a cooking instructor, I lead cooking dinner parties where I provide new and interesting food and wine pairings. Check out my blog under the "menus" or "wine" tags and it might give you some fun ideas for your next dinner party!

Why has the organic wine movement become so sexy? Here's one story. www.mydailywine.com

Loved Julie's piece about how to make ourselves happy during a struggling economy. Pay it forward girls!

I just posted an editorial-style write-up about houseboating. Now I wanted to share a little personal perspective on this vacation option. Last summer, our PR firm received a new client that has been handling houseboat adventures (and manufacturing the watercraft) for three decades. Our firm had never been houseboating, and so the client invited some of our team to Antelope Point at Lake Powell in Page, Ariz. for an overnight preview. The $80 million marina is unbelievable (it is a Stonehenge on the water and the largest floating concrete structure in the country, I believe), but the surrounding nature is even more inspiring. Lake Powell is best likened to a Grand Canyon filled with aqua-green water. The orange and limestone cliffs knock you out with their beauty. I was beside myself with wonder, and dying of laughter while the speedboat raced us across the lake to see various coves and places that begged for you to get out and kayak or explore on foot. That trip was incredible but all too brief, serving as a mere glimpse and teaser. A few months later, I was able to take another and longer houseboating trip with media near Vegas at the Lake Mead Recreation Area. That trip was really something and even more than I expected. We launched a million-dollar houseboat at Callville Bay Resort & Marina, just 45 minutes from the Strip, and later spent a couple nights at Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina. Though altogether proved to be different from Lake Powell, Lake Mead was just as inspiring and the adventure was just as exciting. On this massive lake, I felt like an explorer when motoring about on speed boat or Jet-Ski. I also felt sort of young and crazy as the group of us rode the waterslide off the upper deck and did different tricks and dives into the water. At night, when we beached the houseboat in a cove all our own, we watched the moon rise over rock as the sun sink on the opposite horizon. We then sipped cocktails on the upper deck - everyone taking in their drink of choice - and dined together on delicious food that was prepared on the grill. To cap off the evening, we hopped into the hot tub and later popped in a DVD. I truly enjoyed every aspect of this trip, and I would do it again in a heartbeat with my girlfriends, my family or other couples. The possibilities for houseboating are pretty endless, and they allow you to create a custom blend of outdoor fun and gotta-have vacation perks: comfortable digs, great food, cheese (cheese is its own food group), wine and fun snacks. Suffice it to say, I'm a true believer, which is a good thing -- seeing as I promote these adventures. See for yourself: www.ForeverHouseboats.com

I spent the Fall 2008 in the Willamette Valley in Oregon working "The Crush" during the Fall Harvest. I learned how to make wine from start to finish first hand! An amazing experience that I'll treasure forever. Check out my blog: www.crushinginoregon.blogspot.com

I been blogging for Woodinville Wine Update for about three months. I help people keep up with what's going on in Woodinville Wine Country.

The girls and I headed out Sunday for our annual Barrel Tasting Weekend. We began at Kontos Cellars the newest winery in the incubators out at the airport. You can’t miss them, the building is a vibrant yellow and the interior a tart green apple, I love it!

My favorite was the LeeVeLooLee Alatus, a red blend of a third each Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. I could have drank>>>>>click here to read more.

I love to cook and drink great wine. I also like to travel and try new things. I look forward to sharing my adventures with you. Take a look at http://sherwine-theoriginalvine.blogspot.com

Two women talk about wine, post recipes, reviews, and pictures of their "wine" travels! http://thewinodiaries.blogspot.com/

www.thewinodiaries.blogspot.com Two girls, one in Chicago, one on the south coast of England, muse on various topics in wine.

Thankful in time for Thanksgiving! MoodyWine.com talks about the perfect wine for the big feast and it won't even break the bank! Check it out!

Check out my post about Laura Catena (Argentine wine evangelist, winery owner, doctor, mother, wife,etc) http://mydailywine.com/

Walla Walla Wine Cellar is so excited to share with you the story of wine. Here you can find rare, hard-to-find (is that redundant?), "tasting room only," otherwise SOLD-OUT, low-production, stuff we are head-over-heels in love with, and other amazing examples of what this valley has to offer. We truly believe that Wine Tells a Story, and we want this story to be heard. It is with pleasure that we bring to you wines of the Walla Walla Valley, a piece of our home. From our house to yours. Drink up!

I have been selling french wine for twelve years and made a slight career change. I own forty acres in lovely Hyde Park, New York, half a mile from the Culinary Institute of America. I am, unabashedly, a francophie. I have resored a circa 1900 farmhouse into a little frewnch inn. Every room of my restored farmhouse is named after a famous french wine region. We have great Girls' Getaway specials and Private Chef Events. We pour french wine in the afternoon. wwwlepetitchateauinn.com for more details. Feedback is always good!

If you're trying to save money (or be more cautious about your spending), read my post about the math of wine by the glass at http://www.blogher.com/do-math-ordering-wine-glass-not-good-way-save-money

Just back from 5 weeks biking through the Italian wine country. Tasting and travel notes from the Veneto, Tuscany and Sicily!www.StarklandCellars.com

Yep, that's me, The Ultimate Wine Company Ltd and my blog is Ultimate Wines - The Nose Knows. You can find it at http://www.ultimatewines-thenosesknows.blogspot.com/. Mainly it contains my passions about food and wine and some curmudgeonly comments about industrial wines. I also ask people to contribute to my charity because I'm raising money for Classic FM Music Makers.

Awesome Wine on a Beer Budget Well it seems everyone is on a budget these days. If you were thinking about not giving that bottle of wine to the host of your Thanksgiving Day dinner, think again. I’ve compiled a list of wines we offer that are excellent and under $20. Seriously, you can’t go wrong here and you won’t look like a schmuck when you arrive at your Turkey Day dinner. To read more visti http://wallawallawinecellar.com/blog/

Check out my blog! I don't have a favorite wine, the wine I choose depends on my mood. It's great! Different moods, different wines, different recipes....be there or be square.

We pair 6 wines with delicate cheeses every Friday Night in each of our retail locations. As a bonus to our tasters, we started archiving which wines we've tasted and what we've paired them with. It also makes a good research tool for new tasters to get an idea of some good wines to try for special events. http://fridaynightwines.blogspot.com

Follow me as I lead bike trips through the great wine regions of the world. www.StarklandCellars.com/blog

One blog -- http://worldsfare.wordpress.com -- offers food history, recipes, and food-related travel everywhere except Australia. The second blog -- http://waltzingaustralia.wordpress.com -- includes travels in Australia, also has some recipes, and supports/adds to my book, Waltzing Australia. Hope you'll come by for a visit.

So… I’ve decided that I want to be one of those people. The people that get to sit down and decide on the name of the wineries next release. I absolutely love the names that are created to identify some of these wines today. Seriously where do they come from?

Wine Wisdom, Wit and Words from a Wild Walla Walla Wine Womanâ„¢ at www.wildwallawallawinewoman.blogspot.com. I have been blogging about the local wine since 2005. Besides blogging, I am a certified viticulturist. But most important, I believe there are only four major food groups and like my name (Catie), they all begin with the letter "C" -- Cabernet, Cheese, Chocolate, and Coffee!!! After almost eight years of cleaning spit buckets and pouring for the masses, I hung up my corkscrew to open my store, www.wallawallawinewoman.com and to pursue my writing. Cheers, C~

I'm a wine writer, event planner & consultant in Ontario, Canada. My blog can be found at: http://ontariowinediva.blogspot.com and I'm also writing a book about the Ontario wine industry. Cheers, Patricia

I'm a viticulturist who blogs about wine, beer, spirits and food. Feel free to stop by and say hey! http://endofthevine.blogspot.com

Local Pairings is a weekly dose of food, wine and the good life in wine country. With tips on interesting wines that we have discovered, our favorite local restaurants, seasonal local foods and more, we bring the best of the Bay Area straight from the heart of wine country. This week we've deviated from our usual favorite topic (wine!) to explore the world of beer and a new brewery in Napa called Napa Smith Brewery. We'll be posting regular updates on Women & Wine and you can always visit us at www.localpairings.com.

Barack Obama - smooth, powerful, a thinking wine, improves with age - a California Cab John McCain - mature,feisty,peppery, chewy - a central coast Zinfandel Joe Biden - working class,not fussy,bright, ages well, great with pizza - Chianti Sarah Palin - floral,fruity, full bodied,crisp acidity,new kid on the block - Viognier What do you think? Contribute today.

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Well this one was like having triplets - and each one weighs 10 lbs! But seriously, you've told us what you want, shared your dreams and aspirations with us through emails (all of which I have tried to answer personally), requested that we tell our members about the events that you are supporting and more. So phase one of the NEW Women & Wine will be to incorporate you into our lives - give you direct access to people who share your sensibility and have like-minded interests. It's just the beginning - but we're so excited! Read my blog at http://womenandwine.blogs.com

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