December 21st, 2010

Which wines are they pouring at the White House this holiday season?

According to the Wall Street Journal, Landmark Vineyards along with Pride Mountain winery were chosen to be poured at the White House this holiday season because “both offer great stories of women who developed a passion for the industry.” It’s almost as if the Obama’s knew I am featuring Landmark this week! The WSJ reports that according to Ms. McCormick Lelyveld, the White House chefs, military musicians and administrative staff all participated in their selection. …

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A Few Facts About Syrah / Shiraz…

Syrah / Shiraz is a dark black grape with a very thick skin, and depending on the soil and climate the flavors and tones will change greatly, creating distinct wines between their regions of origin. It’s worth noting that the vast majority of the world’s plantings of Syrah are located in France, primarily in the Rhone region which extensive DNA testing concluded is where the grape originated. Syrah and Shiraz are used interchangeably around the…

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