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Winey Tasting Notes: A Pair of Wente Reds, A Few New Wine Words

ByThe Winey Mom

Wine words. If you spend any time around wine (ahem), you’ll get your fill of them. Tannic. Varietal. Dry. Off-dry. Sweet. Vineyard. Estate. You get the idea, right? Sometimes, it’s good to know them. For instance, you don’t want to buy a wine that’s described as “off-dry” if you don’t like sweet wines. But what…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Route 152 Pinot Noir – Get There First

ByThe Winey Mom

I am of the firm mind that a good Pinot Noir is a wonderful thing to find…but that doesn’t mean it is an easy search. So a few weeks ago, I was sitting at a wine tasting dinner, just minding my own taste buds, when a good…no, dare I say…great Pinot Noir just plopped right…

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Winey Tasting Notes: Route 152 Pinot Noir – Get There First

ByThe Winey Mom

I am of the firm mind that a good Pinot Noir is a wonderful thing to find…but that doesn’t mean it is an easy search. So a few weeks ago, I was sitting at a wine tasting dinner, just minding my own taste buds, when a good…no, dare I say…great Pinot Noir just plopped right…

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Winey Nights Out: Find Your Local Wine Bar and Uncork!

ByThe Winey Mom

As you may know if you read this blog regularly, I am the parent of a West Point Cadet. Go Army! Beat Navy! OK, now I can continue. Since West Point is not your typical college experience, to say the least, the parents of the Cadets come together in Parents’ Clubs across the country. The…

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No Conundrums About It: 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival Was A Perfect Vintage

ByThe Winey Mom

Conundrum: noun kə-ˈnən-drəm  a confusing or difficult question or problem   I am happy to report that my visit to the 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival did not pose any conundrums at all. Logistical problems, such as how do we visit all these booths in one night, sure. But not one hard to solve, nerve wracking…

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No Conundrums About It: 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival Was A Perfect Vintage

ByThe Winey Mom

Conundrum: noun kə-ˈnən-drəm  a confusing or difficult question or problem   I am happy to report that my visit to the 2013 Cleveland Wine Festival did not pose any conundrums at all. Logistical problems, such as how do we visit all these booths in one night, sure. But not one hard to solve, nerve wracking…

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Winey Tasting Notes: The Lure of the Sale! Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir

ByThe Winey Mom

As I have stated before, I do not normally buy $25 bottles of wine. I leave that to other people to do for me. I know I should probably bite the bullet and up my price range, but there are so many good wines out there that are under $15, that I just don’t see…

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Winey Tasting Notes: The Lure of the Sale! Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir

ByThe Winey Mom

As I have stated before, I do not normally buy $25 bottles of wine. I leave that to other people to do for me. I know I should probably bite the bullet and up my price range, but there are so many good wines out there that are under $15, that I just don’t see…

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Winey Tasting Notes: The Lure of the Sale! Matthew Fritz Pinot Noir

ByThe Winey Mom

As I have stated before, I do not normally buy $25 bottles of wine. I leave that to other people to do for me. I know I should probably bite the bullet and up my price range, but there are so many good wines out there that are under $15, that I just don’t see…

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Winey Tasting Notes: I REALLY Needed Some Hob Nob Pinot Noir

ByThe Winey Mom

Now, I may be a Winey Mom, but that’s because I love wine! I normally do not advocate using this wonderful beverage to drown your troubles or to get you through stressful times. That’s what Diet Coke with lime is for. But 3 days ago, I REALLY NEEDED A GLASS (OR 2 or 3) OF WINE….