Monthly Archives: July 2011

Granite State Palate Press Story

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Today I had a story published in the Palate Press about the New Hampshire Winery Association and the young wine, cider, and mead culture developing there. I had the fortune to have it picked as a feature blog. Check it … Continue reading →

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Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2011 – Charlottesville, VA Post #1

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Trying like the devil to get back to a normal writing schedule after attending the Wine Bloggers’ Conference but the rude real world keep making demands on my time. I must express deep gratitude to the many sponsors of the … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Westport Rivers

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

It’s always a great way to start the day when you roll into the crushed clamshell parking lot of a coastal vineyard and find a group of artists painting their vision of the 80 acres of vines before them. Met … Continue reading →

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NH Wineries – Zorvino Vineyards

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Over the weekend I began one of my summer projects – touring the vineyards of New Hampshire. My first stop was at Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, less than 10 miles from the Massachusetts border. They’re open daily from 12 – … Continue reading →

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Italian Appellation System and Consumer Protection

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

In previous posts (Appellations…by Any Other Name6/7/11, and Origin of Appellations 6/15/11) I began to explain the types of wine label naming conventions and the protections they are meant to provide the consumer. Below is the link to a blog that explains very well … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Wine Festival

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Looking for a great opportunity to taste local wine, enjoy local foods and New Hampshire-made goods in the summer sun? The 2nd Annual New Hampshire Wine Festival takes place on August 6th on the Rochester Fairgrounds from 12 – 5pm. … Continue reading →

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