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[Kohler Created] Ahhh! Mango-Cucumber Wine Cooler — Kohler Created: 1 750-ml bottle Sauvignon Blanc (we used the fabulous Les Bourgeois Vidal Blanc) 1 hothouse cucumber, peeled, cut into 1/4? rounds 1 mango, pitted, peeled, finely diced 12 sprigs fresh mint, divided 1 cup ginger ale .

[The Cheddar Press] Wine Pairings with Cheese: The 29 Most Popular Cheeses | The ...: -  Cabernet Franc, Cabernet/Merlot(Bordeaux), Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah(Shiraz), Tempranillo,  Zinfandel

[Wine Reviews: A Wine Story] | Wine Reviews: What's interesting about their Sauvignon Blanc is that the company maintains the same "style" that was its hallmark in 1979, and is now planning to launch a sparkling Sauvignon Blanc and also a barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc in what seems to be the style of Graves, France.

[My Neighbor is the White House!] Because when you are tired of talking about Real Estate, there are ...: Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon at Veramar Vineyard: explore the grounds, see how wine is made and visit the tasting room. The local vineyard produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal Blanc, Bordeaux-style red, Sevyal Blanc and Norton.

[A Word On Wine] Red-Tailed Rosé Cherry Sorbet « A Word On Wine: We describe it as off-dry because it has just the right hint of sweetness to balance out the robust spiciness of the Cabernet, giving it a nice bright cherry flavor. During our Sangria Sundays, we blend it with frozen strawberries and it comes out tasting similar to a strawberry daiquiri, but better.

[Virginia Wine Time] Wine and Photography at Catoctin Creek | Virginia Wine Time: Four wines were available for tasting, and these included a 2010 Vidal Blanc, 2009 Cabernet Franc, 2009 Syrah and 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2010 Vidal Blanc was our immediate favorite, and it presented tropical fruit characteristics with a refreshing minerality.

[Reston Limo Blog] Congratulations to Atlantic Seaboard Wine winners | Reston Limo Blog: 2010 Vidal Blanc by Catoctin Creek Winery 2009 Chambourcin by Fabbioli Cellars 2008 Cabernet Franc by Hiddencroft Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc by North Gate Vineyard 2009 Meritage by North Gate Vineyard .2010 Viognier by Veritas Winery 2007 Cabernet Franc by Willowcroft Farm Winery 2010 Claire by Willowcroft Farm Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon by Barrel Oak Winery 2010 Seyval Blanc by Barrel Oak Winery.

[ByTheGrapes] Gingerly talking about “Vitis” « ByTheGrapes: The most interesting aspect of the hybrid grape story is that the country that initially led the way in their development ultimately banned their use in winemaking.  After Phylloxera nearly eradicated European vineyards in the 1860s, French viticulturists and horticulturists began to develop hybrid grape varieties that would help prevent future grape crop loss.  Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, these hybrid varieties were planted all over France and Italy, and proved to be capable of excellent crop yields.  By the mid 1900s, the abundance of grapes coupled with a diminished interest in wine resulted in a low demand for and a large supply of unsold wine in France.  Grape growers who exclusively grew Vitis Vinifera grapes blamed their economic woes on hybrid grape varieties.  As a result, the French government banned the use of hybrid grapes in all wines designated as hailing from one of their appellation classifications (AOCs), and forbade future plantings of hybrid grape varieties.  In the 1980s, France further reduced the number of hybrid grapes by offering vineyard owners financial incentives to destroy their hybrid grape vines.   The European Union also banned hybrid grape use in their international wine trade.  This move was much to the dismay of England, which still has a large amount of acreage dedicated to hybrid varieties.  I’m sure at least one strongly worded, yet beautifully written  letter was exchanged to protest that decision.    

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