Jim Rawe

Off the Vine: Wine suggestions to fill your glass

It is hard to believe that the first day of summer is rapidly approaching, which makes the prospect of lounging poolside with a cool glass of a Chardonnay or even a Rosé sound very enticing. However, the real problem with this thought is that glass stemware and the pool don't necessarily pair well...

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    Off the Vine: Good tasting wine for $7 a bottle

    In the current economic times, trying to save money can be a bit difficult. As you walk down the aisle of your local wine shop, it is very common to see a large number of wines that are priced $20 and above -- a price which can be hard to swallow for an everyday wine. On the other hand there are...

    12 days ago

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    Off the Vine: Plan a visit to Sonoma

    The Sonoma Valley region of California is a beautiful place to visit this time of year, with the grapes beginning their journey to becoming mature, along with the lush green vegetation surrounding the wineries. A great place to stop is the city of Sonoma which contains an old-fashioned town square...

    19 days ago

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    Off the Vine: End your meal with a good Port

    When the word "Port" is mentioned, many think of an after-dinner drink to be shared among friends along with a good cigar, but in my opinion the cigar ruins the flavors and nuances of a truly good Port wine. Port gets its name from the seaport city of Porto, at the mouth of the Douro River which...

    26 days ago

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    Off the Vine: Get the most pleasure out of wine tasting

    Renowned British wine critic Michael Broadbent hit it right on the head when he said "Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures." The experience is made even more wonderful when the aromas and flavors of the wine are complemented by the food being...

    32 days ago

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    Off the Vine: Wine should be shared with friends

    The late Julia Child wrote: "Wine is a living liquid containing no preservatives. Its life cycle comprises youth, maturity, old age, and death. When not treated with reasonable respect it will sicken and die." In line with the above quote, Julia, along with Robert Mondavi and others cofounded the...

    33 days ago

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    Off the Vine: Winefest a great learning experience

    Florida Winefest took place this past weekend in Sarasota. The event featured a variety of winemaker dinners where food was perfectly paired with wines, and culminated with a Grand Tasting of wines from more than 30 boutique wineries.

    40 days ago

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    Off the Vine: Venture over to the dark side

    It is common to be in an establishment that sells wine and hear an individual proclaim "I don't like red wine." Although some people simply can't accept changes in their routines, so they are unwilling to try something different. However, most people who "don't like" red wine have tasted either ...

    47 days ago

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    Soil plays an important role

    The first "Earth Day" was on April 22, 1970, and it is estimated that more than a billion people worldwide will stand up and show support for maintaining the Earth's environment this coming April 22. Those of us who are old enough to remember 1970 will recall that college students across the nation...

    54 days ago

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    Perfect pairings for Easter meal

    Great choices for lamb or ham

    68 days ago

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    Off the Vine: 2009 a perfect year for Bordeaux

    Experts say 2009 was the best year for Bordeaux ... ever.

    75 days ago

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