Last Minute Holiday Gifts
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by Leslie Frelow
2y ago
Stop freaking out. It's not too late to get some really cool wine gifts. I have a few suggestions. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of enjoying these items. I think you would like them too. credit: Vine Me Up The Perfect Stocking Stuff VINE ME UP Activity Book – Sarita Cheaves, a wine blogger and podcast host, created this fun and entertaining activity book during COVID. It is also educational. You are learning while having fun. Wow! There are crosswords, word finds, trivia, and more. Adult activity books are well known to be a great way to relax and reduce stress, but now you ..read more
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by Kevin Nelson
2y ago
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YOU BOOKED A WINE TOUR, WHAT’S NEXT?
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by Leslie Frelow
2y ago
WHAT HAPPENS ON A VINO 301 WINE TOUR So, you booked a wine tour, what is next?  After the initial excitement subsides, you may have questions about what to expect on the tour.   We put together some tips and information about going on a wine tour for you.  If this is the first time ever taking a wine tour or visiting Maryland vineyards, hopefully, these tips are helpful to assist you with preparing for your wine tour. Maryland Wine Map    SAFETY FIRST We want you to have a great time.  We want you to leave with awesome memories and not COVID.  So, we as ..read more
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2021 Maryland Wine Tours COVID 19 Guidelines
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by Leslie Frelow
3y ago
   VINO 301 SAFETY STANDARDS FOR COVID-19 FAQS We are excited to offer wine tours again. We appreciate your patience. As always, your safety is our biggest priority. Here are a few changes we made: We added an air purifier to our vehicle to increase circulation during your ride in the vehicle. We have changed our glasses to tumblers. Why is this important!?! You can sip on your favorite beverage during the ride while keeping your mask on. Straws are provided. We added lunch to all wine tours. The Maryland wine tasting experience, during COVID, is a seated experience at most wineries ..read more
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2021 Wine Holidays Calendar
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by Leslie Frelow
3y ago
Happy New Year! We put together a unique 2021 calendar for you.   It is the 2021 Official Wine Holidays.  Let’s be honest, we don’t an excuse to drink wine.  But it does hurt.  These are real national holidays. We recognized all major and minor dates. Nothing was insignificant.  If it is a grape, we acknowledged its holiday.  Some holidays may appear more than once. We celebrate national and international holidays. Not to worry if you are observing Dry-January. You can maintain your New Year’s resolution to drink less. No wine holidays are celebrated in Janua ..read more
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Aren't All Wine Vegan? Maybe Not
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by Leslie Frelow
3y ago
Happy Wellness Wednesday!  It is not my intention to wine shame.  All wines are good.  I LOVE wine. I love all wine, well not Sauvignon Blanc as much, but I love other wines.  It is your preference as to what wine you select: traditional, natural, organic, or vegan wine. Understanding the differences, you will help you with making your selection. Let's focus on vegan wines.  Animal protein is used in many wines making your wine non-vegan.  When is a protein used? An animal protein is used to finish a wine.  "To finish a wine" is to stabilize t ..read more
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Why Red Wine Is Set Apart From Other Alcoholic Beverages
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by Leslie Frelow
3y ago
What do Merlot, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines have in common? Yes, they are all red grapes. And, yes, they are all are used to make delicious wine. They also are SUPER grapes because they contain polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants. The polyphenols are attributed to combating cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. These antioxidants are primarily in the skins of the grapes. Traces are in the pulp and the seeds, but mostly in the skins. This is why red wine has more polyphenols than white wine because the red wine winemaking process involves more contact wi ..read more
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31 Days of Rosé
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by Leslie Frelow
3y ago
August is Rosé month. Can you believe it? The wine gods dedicated a whole month, a whole 31 days, a whole 744 hours of enjoying Rosé. When something this monumental occurs, you have to embrace it. Vino 301 embraced it full wine glasses and all.   For 31 days, we tried a different Rosé. We sipped Rosé from all over the globe. We tasted pink delights from Greece, Italy, Argentina, France, South Africa, California, New York, and of course, Maryland, to name a few regions. We explored multiple styles… sparkling, dry, off-dry, natural, and vegan. We even tried canned wine. The only thing ..read more
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Maryland Wine Tours Starting June 20, 2020
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by Leslie Frelow
3y ago
   VINO 301 SAFETY STANDARDS FOR COVID-19 FAQS Will masks or face coverings be required? Yes, the use of appropriate face coverings is required. Vino 301 Tour Ambassadors are required to wear face coverings during tours. The use of proper face coverings by Tour Ambassadors and Guests is required for all your party members throughout your trip while you are riding in the vehicle What if I forgot my mask, will masks be provided to Guests? Disposable masks are available; however, Guests without masks will not be allowed to participate on the tour. What if I don’t want to wear a ..read more
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Rosé with a Touch of Overcast
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by Kevin Nelson
3y ago
The Revolution is here! The Pink Revolution Live Chat is only a few days away. Join us for a live wine chat with Elizabeth Gabay, MW, author of "Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution." We will discuss how Rosé has moved into the spotlight. It is no longer the bridge wine between winter and summer. Rosé is a favorite year-round. You can register here.  You know how we love all things local. Well, we are sipping Windridge Vineyards 2019 Rosé during our live chat. You can get a Rosé package when you register for the FREE live chat. The Rose package in ..read more
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