We did have to miss a few, but we did get to tastes some outstanding wines, have a fantastic lunch, meet and talk with some very knowledgeable wine people and view one of the most scenic lakes in the region. We did get in to do a little shopping while a make shift tasting area was being moved back indoors. at least for now). MORE >>

First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. grew up in the coal region in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and remember the smell in the air when near the coal mountains and mines in the neighborhood and when playing on the coal banks. It has a twist off cap. New Zealand red blend MORE >>

Finished a few odds and ends around the house, enjoyed a great day on a Finger Lakes wine tour, visited family in Pennsylvania and attend my High School class reunion (20th, I believe, or 45th possibly). The second week was supposed to be relaxing, grilling steaks, burgers and chicken and tasting and reviewing a few wines. MORE >>

Halupkies are also known as stuffed cabbage or as we called them in our house as kids growing up in the Pennsylvania coal region, 'blind pigeons.' My first taste of Gewurztraminer was from White Springs and I'm sure of picking up more whites at the December " Deck the Halls " weekend. Alright, here's my dilemma or at least one of them. MORE >>

actually started tasting wine and smelling aromas and feeling tannins and acidity on the tongue. was born and raised in Pennsylvania and until I did a tour at Chaddsford in 2005, I didn't think grapes could grow in PA let alone make good wine. I am sitting here feeling bad because I missed adding a new post last week. know I can't. MORE >>