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Meet the People and Places of New England Wine

Posted on September 7, 2017 by AdventourGirl

Subscribers may remember that a few months ago I started working at New England Uncorked, a specialty wine importer and distributor. Our portfolio focuses heavily on wines from the New England states, eastern Canada, and New York state. We just … Continue reading →

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Posted in New England | Tagged Brotherhood Winery, Canadian wine, east coast wines, Finger Lakes Wine, ice wine, Long Island Wine, massachusetts Wine, new england uncorked, New England Wine, northeast wines, Shelburne Vineyards, vinifera grapes, Westport Rivers Vineyards, wine | Leave a comment

Anna de Codorníu Announces SHARE Partnership

Posted on September 28, 2015 by AdventourGirl

Many casual wine drinkers are unaware of how much the wine world actually does for and gives to charities. I think it is in their nature on several levels. Winemakers are about producing a product that is supposed to enhance … Continue reading →

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Posted in Appreciation, Health, Recommendation | Tagged #SHAREANNA, Anna de Codorniu, Aveníu Brands, Cava, SHARE, wine | 1 Comment

Red Bubbles for Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 30, 2015 by AdventourGirl

Many people believe Valentine’s Day is no more than a Hallmark card holiday, invented by the greeting card and confections industries. There is some real history to the sentiments of the day. The infographic below (attribute: History Channel) lays it … Continue reading →

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Posted in Appreciation | Tagged #Blizzard2015, Anna de Codorniu, Cava, History Channel, Penedes, sparkling wine, Valentine, Valentine's Day wine, Valentine’s Day, wine | 1 Comment

Palate Press Story – Westport Rivers

Posted on November 16, 2011 by AdventourGirl

Palate Press has given me the opportunity to write about one of my favorite regional wineries. Worth the trip from anywhere in New England. http://palatepress.com/2011/11/wine/westport-rivers-not-your-typical-regional-wines/#respond

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Posted in coastal wine trail, Massachusetts Wine, New England, Recommendation | Tagged Blanc de Blanc, Boston, Brut, chardonnay, fortified Chardonnay, Massachusetts, New England, Pinot Noir, regional wine, Rkatsiteli, sparkling wine, Westport Rivers, Westport Rivers Vineyards, wine | 4 Comments

Free Wine Tastings

Posted on June 2, 2011 by AdventourGirl

So you’ve seen, swirled, smelled, and sipped some wines and decided you want to continue to expand your palate. All of those avowed and acknowledged experts are presented with numerous incredible opportunities to sample fine wines and you want to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Education | Tagged free wine tastings, tasting rooms, wine, wine tips | 2 Comments

Other Wine Bottle Sizes

Posted on May 19, 2011 by AdventourGirl

Most people are familiar with the standard size wine bottle being 750ml. Some even know that a magnum is considered to be two standard size bottles, often referred to today as the 1.5lt. How many of you are aware of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Trivia | Tagged bottle size, wine, wine bottle formats | Leave a comment

If wine is made from grapes why is it supposed to taste like everything other than grapes?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by AdventourGirl

This was one of my first questions when I began tasting wines. Wine can be made from anything fermentable, especially other fruits. Most people who taste wine and do not yet have a developed palette are still able to discern … Continue reading →