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Wow! We know that Florida is experiencing heavy rains as a result of the tropical storm but it is absolutely gorgeous here on the island today. Low humidity and light winds. Spent some time at the local farmer's market this morning and picked up some of the season's first scuppernong grapes. … (0 comments)
I think we are on to something... Tomorrow we are hosting our first wine tasting at a neighborhood church. We are offering a package of wine and cookbooks for a silent auction. The proceeds go to a web site the church uses to blog! They were planning this event as a … (4 comments)
Held every spring, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the rapidly expanding food and wine culture to be found in Central Texas. This 501(c)4 non-profit organization was founded in 1986, and their annual festivals have become one of the hottest tickets in town. Held over … (0 comments)
I have been reading many blogs and articles and the common thread seems to be the little luxury items people are going without. Some of the ways I have reduced my expenses are the following:
Welcome to a new series of posts regarding some of the more interesting spots in Providence. Today, I decided to start with a place near my home to which I've walked several times. I passed by today, only to learn that I had mis-remembered the hours, so I thought it made … (0 comments)
Regardless of what type of wine you enjoy here are a few located in and around the Saint Louis area.
D'Vine Wine of Texas will be hosting an open mic night every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy live music along with light appetizers and wine tasting. Come taste the selection of wines from Texas grown grapes.
Its late summer and school is about to start. What can you do for fun with the kids before summer is gone?? I have a few suggestions. I shall list them in no particular order. Some are in Austin and others are just a short drive.
Well, Folks, this will be brief. Boz Scaggs is headlining tonight for Jazz Night at the Midstate Fair. We were lucky enough to inherit 2 tickets for a table on the main floor (okay, it is dirt, but it is a table) a couple of days ago, so we will be … (2 comments)
Hey all you visitors to Yadkin County, come by and visit. You might find us sitting out on the deck with customers or grilling on our oversize grill. We invite our clients and local groups often to eat a leisurely meal in the grass. With a 40 year old shade tree … (0 comments)
I hope to organize a tour of Botetourt County wineries for local residents. I know of Fincastle Winery and 2 others, does anyone know exactly how many wineries are located in Botetourt County? I could use a little help in organizing the tour. I would like to provide a chauffured limo … (0 comments)
A warning to parents...Mission Viejo, CA just adopted a new law that makes adults liable for under-age drinking if they provide the location for it. The "Social Host Ordinance" is already in 24 cities in California and is sure to be seen soon in others around Orange County. Laguna Hills is currently drafting its … (0 comments)
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Just a brief walk over Highland Bridge and a right on Platte Street is tucked the Paris on the Platte Wine Bar. A place I love after having worked there for many years. They host a tasting every 3rd Thursday of the month. This week it will be hosted by Wine Storage of … (0 comments)
Saturday, June 21st
Real Estate Agents,
One of the plusses of living in the Charlottesville area is being able to take advantage of the many programs offered to the public by the University of Virginia. On June 4-8 the university will hold a study program on Virginia winemaking as part of it's series of Travel and Learn … (4 comments)
One of the many things that makes living in the San Francisco Bay Area so great is all of the fun things to do and June 2008 is no exception. Check out the calendar below (and this is only a sampling!)
2008 CM900 Wine & Food Tasting 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2008 South Coast Plaza Village Green 1631 Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana (corner of Sunflower & Bear St.) Featuring A selection of domestic and imported fine wine labels and A taste of South Coast Metro's best restaurants … (0 comments)
I live in the Highlands area of Louisville. It is not downtown urban, but it is a densely populated area that is full of life, people, shops and restaurants. A couple of weeks ago I had an opportunity to spend some time at a neighbors Vineyard and winery just out south … (0 comments)
May 3-4 2008
My Husband and I have been to many wine areas, except the most well known "California" Sonoma/Napa Valley and more. We are starting to plan a trip there in the next year and really wanted some advice from fellow agents who have been there or are REALTORS in that area. Thanks ahead … (2 comments)
Next weekend, the Young Sommelier Super Regional Competition, conducted and administered by the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers, is being held at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.The competitors participating in this event must be between the ages of 21 and 32, have an … (0 comments)
Just a short drive, 45 miles from downtown Atlanta, nestled in the north Georgia foothills, there is a fantastic place called Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This beautiful resort sits on 3,500 acres of the most beautiful land in Georgia. 
Please see our website for details, but we're getting together to do a presentation on Power Blogging and SEO on Wednesday in Vancouver.
Make sure you plan a spring trip to Upstate New York's Catskill region and enjoy great food and wine for a good cause! 
We just got back from an overnight trip up to Amador County where we helped our good friends bottle the barrel of wine they made. It was all done at Amador Cellars and I will tell you those people and their wine are wonderful. They made us all feel at home … (1 comments)
It's been featured recently in USA Today and on CNN. None of the national doom and gloom real estate news applies here. So what is going on in Yakima, Washington?
For all of you wine aficionados or those of you who just enjoy a nice bottle with dinner, the 9th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine and Food Festival comes to town this weekend. From February 29th through March 2nd, the Ronald Regan International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) will play … (0 comments)
New Orleans cooking lives in Lynchburg at the Jazz Street Grill (3225 Old Forest Road 434-385-0100. lunch Mon -Sat, brunch Sun) in the Forest Plaza West Shopping Center. Louisiana favorites like catfish and Cajun popcorn shrimp share the menu with po'boys and andouille sausage sandwiches. Try a Deep South micro-brew while … (0 comments)
I set here, at the end of the day in New York, with a glass of wine in hand, contemplating why I am here shoveling SNOW, for the fourth time today. The "WEATHERMAN" said 3-6" we are now at 10-12" and it hasn't stopped! I went to the office rescheduled appointments and … (1 comments)
Come experience 'A Tast Of First Street' in Benicia, CA on February 28th from 6 to 9 p.m.SAMPLE: the Cuisine of many of First Street's fine reastaurantsParticipating Restaurants 
Baja: the next wine frontier? var addthis_pub = 'naparegister'; By L. PIERCE CARSONRegister Staff Writer Friday, February 08, 2008 Savvy vintners from all over the world are betting that Mexico's Guadalupe Valley may well be the next frontier for New World wine.Located less than 100 miles southeast of San Diego - … (0 comments)
Texas Hill Country: The next Napa?
I just responded to a blog and I thought I would share my response with you. http://activerain.com/blogsview/348906/Does-anyone-do-some
The custom home real estate market in Houston is extremley comptetitive. Home Builders are constantly trying to imagine what their client would want in their homes before even meeting them. The one new feature they claim a home buyer can't do without is a space dedicated to their favorite wines. Whether it be a 500 … (0 comments)
The Realtor that I worked with had placed the "Before" photo on his web-site, as you can see it was uninviting and you could not even see that the lake was right there. How relaxing, sitting in the hot tub, glass of wine and a view of the lake !!! I … (17 comments)
Although the cool front did not quite make it to Islamorada. We did cool off to about 80 degrees. 
Did you know that there are 61 wineries in North Carolina? If you thought wine touring was exclusive to California's Napa Valley, then get ready to experience another great agricultural adventure in central North Carolina, one of the best places in the country to live!
It is not Napa Valley. It is not the South of France. It is an up and coming area in the Willamette Valley of Oregon which is boasting some great new vineyards, new wines, and new traditions. 
Its a brisk day and I am in the mood for a nice wine. Problem is with thousands of types out there, it can be a difficult task. I am by no means a wine expert but in my quest for good wines..every now and then you find a nice bottle … (2 comments)
8 Easy Steps to Tasting Wine -- without being pretentious and actually enjoying the wine.
Wine Lovers of ActiveRain is newly formed and created for all the wine and champagne lovers out there. I wanted to start this because I believe that there are a lot of people that travel all over like me and we drink differnet wines. What better place to learn about some of … (12 comments)
Wow we are almost into the New Year! Out with the old and in with the new! Speaking of new, we recently opened our new Real Estate Brokerage here in Sebastopol & 0ur new office had it's own series of opening celebrations. Our Grand Opening/Art Show was held earlier this season and featured "The Building" of Domaine Real … (1 comments)
Wifey and I were just there last weekend and had a great tasting... we love tasting. Also stopped at Clover Hill just a couple miles away. If you are in the area of the Lehigh Valley, with some nice weather - check out these two wineries.
Toast the Season is a great way to tour the 13 wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula and get in a festive mood for the Holiday season! Tickets are still available for the weekend of November 17 and 18th. November 10 and 11th are sold out. The tour features a special holiday … (2 comments)
Update: November 7, 2007 The voters of Fannin County voted 3871 to 3330 against passing the resolution to authorize the sale of distilled spirits. Read the full story as reported by precinct on the evening of yesterday's vote: The News Observer
This Is A Group For Wine & Cheese Enthusiasts In The Lake Norman Area. Meet Educated People Who Like Tasting New Wine Or Would Like To Know More About Wine and Artisanal Cheeses.
LKN Wine Enthusiast Meetup Group is open to every prospective member who wants to discover, discuss and share … (2 comments)
The wine industry in Kelowna began in th 1930's I believe, with really bad really cheap 'Calona Wine'. I am often surprised at how many from far and wide remember it! Commonly known as 'gut rot' it was particularly popular through the '50's and '60's sold by the gallon jug!! 
It's a great day...Jeanne, daughter from Baltimore, arrived today...to visit with Bruce and relieve me from a bit of hospital duty. She could not have arrived at a better time. After 22 days in hospital both of us are more than weary, BUT progress in healing is on-going. I know that … (3 comments)
It's a great day...Jeanne, daughter from Baltimore, arrived today...to visit with Bruce and relieve me from a bit of hospital duty. She could not have arrived at a better time. After 22 days in hospital both of us are more than weary, BUT progress in healing is on-going. I know that … (17 comments)
I just wanted to get your attention! Hospice Of The Valleys is hosting their 11th annual fund-raiser: "A Day Of Wine & Chocolate", Sunday, September 16 at Wilson Creek Winery. The event runs from 3 - 7pm and will feature wine and chocolate tasting, live and silent auctions and live music by … (2 comments)
Everybody knows that California is Famous for Wine. We have several prominent wine growing regions: Sanapanoma, Oh I'm sorry, Napa-Sonoma, the Central Valley, the Central Coast, and Temecula which has more or less supplanted Cucamonga as Southern California's premier grape growing region. 
Anyone visiting the area next weekend should take advantage of the cooler temperatures and visit Wintergreen. Most of the summer it has been anywhere from 15 to 20 degrees cooler than down in the valley.
My wife and I finally took a trip to our own "backyard" Wine Country! We LOVED it! If you get a chance to go through Altus and take a day, please do! We decided to make a weekend of it during the Altus Grape Fest. We stayed at the Lamplighter Bed … (0 comments)
The diversification of the Tri-Cities economy is perhaps best exemplified through the rise of the wine industry in Richland, Pasco, Kennewick and surrounding areas. The prime growing conditions of the area have always supported fine wine, but it wasn’t until the past decade or so that the industry really took off, … (0 comments)
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This is a great gift idea for the wine enthusiast. It does not cost a fortune but it sure does make for a thoughtful closing gift idea for your client. For those special clients, you can include a case of wine to go along with the wedge. These fancy pieces of … (8 comments)