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Washington Wine Country comes to Seattle

This week I spent an evening at a cool new spot in Seattle...Urban Enoteca. Open since December, this wine and event space in SoDo (South of Downtown) is a warehouse turned hip wine bar. You open the huge wooden doors of the warehouse and are transported into a wine land from Eastern Washington. With a [...]

2019-03-20T13:58:42-06:00Categories: Travel, Wine|Tags: , |

Adventures in Southern Italy

Just back from a two wonderful weeks in Southern Italy and there's so much to share... Our Big Fun Italian Wedding: This was the reason for our trip. We had thirty-one dear friends join us for a long weekend celebration in Positano. I'll share new finds and more on some old favorites. Capri: a trip [...]

Gone to Southern Italy

[click for larger view] We're off for two wonderful weeks in Southern Italy...Positano on the Amalfi Coast and across to Puglia! Lots of exploration to be done, wine to be drank, and spas to be enjoyed. Check back 10 June for lots of great insights and stories from our journey! Cheers! :)[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

2019-03-20T13:58:42-06:00Categories: Spa, Travel, Wine|Tags: |

Virginia Names Official Wine Grape

Virginia now has an official state wine grape... Viognier! The Virginia Wine Board recently voted it so. Viognier, a grape and wine variety that originates in the French region of Condrieu in Northern Rhône, grows very well in Virginia's climate and soil. Typically a dry or slightly off dry white wine with a lovely bouquet [...]

2019-03-20T13:58:42-06:00Categories: Wine|Tags: , , |
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