Tag Archives: Wine

Greenport’s Shellabration – A Wonderful Taste of Long Island

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport’s First Annual Shellabration was a wonderful taste of Long Island. Local scallops, clams and oysters were expertly paired with local wines. This fine day benefited SPAT – (Southold Project in Aquaculture Training). A friend met us at Greenport Harbor … Continue reading →

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Sailing On The Baltic Sea and Happy Sea Days in Mariehamn, Finland

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Virginia

Sailing on the Baltic / Åland Sea and experiencing Sea Days in Mariehamn, Finland are some of my favorite memories of all time! Have you ever been on a boat with friends? If you have, you know this is one of … Continue reading →

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Wine Food and Fun In Stockholm

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Virginia

My favorite things: wine, food and fun were abundant in Stockholm, Sweden. We stayed in Stockholm for three fantastic nights. On our first night in Sweden we stayed at the Scandic Norra Bantorget in the center of town. We were … Continue reading →

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Tall Ships Arrive In Greenport

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport, NY is again proud to sponsor the Tall Ships Challenge. I was happy to see the arrival and preparations for the big weekend. Greenport is one of my favorite towns and when they decide to have a party they … Continue reading →

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Long Island Chardonnay and Soft Shell Crabs

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Virginia

Four Long Island Chardonnays and soft shell crabs make a spring evening eventful.  Finding the crabs at my local fishmonger inspired me to taste some local wine.  For this evening I chose some reasonably priced Long Island whites to taste … Continue reading →

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Quechee Vermont and My Simon Pearce Glassblowers Experience

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Virginia

Quechee Vermont and Simon Pearce Glassblowers have a huge place in my heart.   The beauty and grandeur of the Green Mountains always takes my breath away.  I’ve been going to Vermont since I was a toddler to visit my … Continue reading →

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Wolffer Estate Brut Blanc de Blanc 2007 – A Happy New Year Toast

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Virginia

I wanted to extend a New Year’s Toast to you this year with a wonderful sparkling Long Island wine – Wolffer Estate Brut Blanc de Blanc 2007 ( $35).  I am a wine club member at Roanoke Vineyards (my first … Continue reading →

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Grateful on Long Island – Wine Food and Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Virginia

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude.  Personally, I am remembering my year of blogging about wine, food and fun.  What started out as a 2011 New Year’s Resolution has turned into a new career and new social opportunities.  … Continue reading →

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Riesling Hour at The WineMaker Studio

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Virginia

Thursday night was Riesling Hour – a Social Media celebration of 2010 Finger Lakes Riesling.  Wine lovers were getting together all over New York to try wines and to get the word out on social media.  Thrilled to be a … Continue reading →

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Eataly – A Blogging Adventure

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Virginia

I had read about Eataly on New York City’s 23rd and 5th Avenue and was excited to experience it.  Andrew and I have been huge fans of Mario Batali since we’ve been together (16 years).  The best meal we’ve ever … Continue reading →

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