Every produce stand around here is bountiful this time of year. Sweet corn, ripe melon, and local tomatoes lure me to the side of the road. I can’t resist their appeal. Fresh produce is one of the joys of summer. But so, too, are swimming, paddling a kayak or canoe, and lounging over a good […]
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Like a lot of women I know, I belong to a book club. Our families chide our circle of five avid readers for liking our wine as much as our books. Truth is, we appreciate both. Why not? Ours is a relaxed and loosely structured group. At our monthly get-togethers (we try to meet monthly),
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Wine transports me – not only because it is such a sensory delight, but also because wine sends me searching for its source. When I’m in the company of a pleasurable wine, I want to ask it probing questions as I would a new-found friend. Where are you from? What’s it like there? For a
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A cold February morning brought a lucky 13 of us to a friend’s farm Feb. 14 for a Wine 101 class. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with wine at 10 in the morning, right? As typically happens in any new setting, it took a while for everyone to get settled and for
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Maybe your journey starts like mine. I’m in a state store (because I live in Pennsylvania so that’s where I shop for wine). Some state stores are small and selection is limited, but I’m in one of the better-stocked premium collection stores. I’m overwhelmed. So much to choose from. It’s like going to the mall
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