Category Archives: Featured

Maryland Wine Travel Guide

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Planning to visit Maryland wine trails? Read this first. Read more →

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Is Maryland Wine Worth the Trip?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Jeff Alexander

The dirt on the wine world just south of us. Read more →

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Nose: Quaffable Fiction

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Mike Madaio

James Conaway’s easy drinking novel. Sniff, Sniff… Read more →

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A Heritage in the Making

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

Getting a glimpse of New Jersey’s wine future. Read more →

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Serious Wine with Notes of Mineral, Youth

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jeff Alexander

PA’s Penns Woods goes lighter – and younger – with a new line. Read more →

Posted in Profiles & Interviews | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, Moscato Canelli, Pennsylvania, Riesling | 1 Comment

Wine on Deck

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

A vinous salute to the Phillies. Read more →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cava, Chardonnay, Chateauneuf du Pape, Prosecco, Rioja | Leave a comment

Shelf Talkers

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Mike Madaio

A recap of recent wine book releases. Read more →

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Rioja Rising

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

Rioja is on the upswing in America. Read more →

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Wine… Women… Hold the Song

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

Italy’s female winemakers take a leading role. Read more →

Posted in Events | Tagged barbera, dolcetto, Frappato, Friulano, Italy, nebbiolo, Nero d'Avola, organic, Ribolla Gialla, syrah | Leave a comment

A Visit to J. Maki Winery

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jeff Alexander

All signs lead to quality, yet pricey, wines. Read more →

Posted in Profiles & Interviews | Tagged Brandywine Valley, Champagne, gewurztraminer, ice wine, Pennsylvania | 2 Comments

Vistorta Vertical

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Counting vintages with Brandolini. Read more →

Posted in Events | Tagged Fruili, Italy, merlot | Leave a comment

BYO = Buy Your Own

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

Taking time to appreciate the good in PA wine law. Read more →

Posted in Restaurants | Tagged Alicante, Aragonez, BYOB, Castelao, Philadelphia, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeiro | 3 Comments

A Victory for Oak

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Wine barrel-aged beers are creating quite the buzz. Read more →

Posted in Profiles & Interviews | Tagged beer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay | Leave a comment

The Sweet and Lowdown for an Odd Grape

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jeff Alexander

Despite committing to sweet wines, Chaddsford gets esoteric. Read more →

Posted in Commentary, Profiles & Interviews | Tagged Brandywine Valley, Noiret, Pennsylvania, sweet wines | Leave a comment