Wine Wednesday ~ Syrah
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomSyrah by Marty Cook Syrah. One of the handful of the six or seven Noble Grapes, depending upon whose list you read. The Noble Grapes as an aggregate make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially as a result of these grapes being hardy enough to grow in most wine…
National Wine & Cheese Day
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomNational Wine & Cheese Day by Marty Cook What better day to celebrate than a “Hallmark Holiday” on July 25th known as “National Wine & Cheese Day”? Wine and Cheese. Sort of goes together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Like Eggs and Bacon. Like Potatoes and Gravy. Just a natural combination. And, Wine and Cheese…
Wine Wednesday ~ Fruit Wines and Dessert Wines
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomFruit & Dessert Wines by Marty Cook The topic for our next Wine Wednesday on July 28th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern/New York time) may initially be off-putting to some, as “Fruit & Dessert Wines” raises the suggestion that our discussion will revolve around sweet wines. I like to think of it as “sweet wines with…
Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery Tour & Tasting
Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery 1599 Old Line Rd., Manheim, PA, United StatesThe Waltz’s sixth generation farm is situated on a beautiful hill in Lancaster County, PA. For generations, the farm produced traditional crops including tobacco, corn, soybeans and wheat. The vineyards were planted in 1997. The farm enjoys a Continental Climate similar to Northern Italy and Central France. This unique micro-climate also boasts well-drained soils and…
Wine Wednesday ~ “if you could have only one wine…”
Wherever YOU Connect with Zoomby Marty Cook Imagine being marooned on a desert island with nothing but a secure, climate-controlled wine cellar and an endless supply of wine but limited to only one varietal or blend. Not necessarily your favorite, but possibly your “forever” wine. What would that one wine be? All details will be distributed to PWS members…
Louis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomLouis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison by Marty Cook Please join us with Host Joe Via on Sunday, August 8th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time for an hour long presentation that will explain and lead us through tasting of Chardonnay wines from the Burgundy region of France. Did you know that a white, Burgundy wine is,…
Wine Wednesday ~ “Plonk”
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomPLONK by Marty Cook What is “Plonk”? Wikipedia defines it thusly: “Plonk is a non-specific and derogatory term used primarily in British and Australian English for cheap, low-quality wine. It is believed to come from Australian slang, in reference to blanc, before it became naturalised in Britain. Despite the reference to the colour white, the…
Stony Run Winery
The Cellar by Stony Run 150 Independent Rd, Breinigsville, PA, United StatesStony Run Winery - A Passion for Excellence by Joyce Soroka ----------- There is a place to the east of southcentral PA. It is a magical place. A place where they make incredible wines. This place is known as Stony Run Winery. Owner and Winemaker Larry Shrawder is the man with the magical touch. He…
Wine Wednesday ~ Chardonnay
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomThis ubiquitous grape of French origin grows well in nearly all terroir and exhibits a multiplicity of aromas and flavors reflective of those terroir. Yet, there are those who decry this wine with “Anything But Chardonnay!” Why is it hated and what is your favorite Chardonnay? ___________________________________________________________ All details for each individual event are posted…
Paso Robles – AVA Updates
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomPhoto Courtesy of Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Please join PWS and Host Joe Via on August 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time, for a look at the Central Coast in California. Specifically, the Paso Robles AVA including updates and new things to look for on wine shelves. As this wine appellations' law evolves,…
Wine Wednesday ~ Your Favorite Wine?
Wherever YOU Connect with ZoomMaybe there is a wine that you reserve for very special occasions, or another of which you can never get enough, or another without which you could never live. Is it your favorite? What is that wine? ___________________________________________________________ Additional details for each individual event are posted here closer to the actual event date, and distributed…
Allegro Cadenza
Cadenza Vineyards, Brogue PA 3475 Sechrist Road, Brogue, PA, United Statesby Lynne Beeson__________ The Allegro Cadenza event on August 27th has limited seats remaining! Save your spot here! All event information is kept current on the PWS website or contact the Treasurers for information. For those fortunate to have seats reserved, here are Carl’s notes on the tasting lineup. The Cadenza Vineyards wines speak from…