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A Refresher Course in Why I Like Wine So Much

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Reading this blog, it doesn’t take long to figure out that I’m fascinated by a lot of aspects of wine.  Scientific issues for sure, and of course the interactions of food and wine.  But I also enjoy some of what … Continue reading →

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Welcome to DC’s new online spirits store, and an adult version of black jelly beans

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Brace yourselves — this post isn’t about wine.  Shocking, right?  But it is about alcohol and buying it online. I’m pleased to introduce you, our First Vine customers and blog readers,  to Federal Spirits, an online-only purveyor of American craft … Continue reading →

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A Belated St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

So maybe you bought the cabbage but never got around to the whole corned beef , cabbage and potatoes thing.  And that head of cabbage is still sitting in your produce drawer (taking up a ton of space I might … Continue reading →

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First Vine News Roundup

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

As you’ve been reading our musings on girl scout cookies and “perfect” wine pairings, you’ve no doubt been wondering, “What’s up with First Vine anyway?”  We assume you meant that in a good way, of course, and there’s plenty going … Continue reading →

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Sorry, internet age: Maryland’s just not that into you

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

While it’s legal for people over 21 to drink alcohol, we all know that your ability to buy it depends on where you live.  And when you live in a metro region that includes three jurisdictions (plus county-specific regulations), you … Continue reading →

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You won’t feel hung over having a whole bottle of champagne this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

There are a lot of conflicting thoughts out there about Valentine’s Day.  Couples in relatively new relationships wonder how big a deal they should make about it, longstanding couples may decide to skip the chocolates and roses (although I’d never … Continue reading →

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Wine Heaven – on The Hill

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Tom is the managing partner of First Vine; he runs the day to day operations and selects all of our fabulous wines. I’m involved more on an “as needed” basis; I’m a Washington DC Realtor in my other life. The … Continue reading →

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Will 2013′s “Perfect Pair” Be Shoes?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

One of my favorite means of underlining just how out of touch I am with popular culture is to read the end-of-year “What’s hot and what’s not” predictions.   Looking back on what was supposed to have been hot in the … Continue reading →

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Cooking with wine means you have to put some in your food too

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

We’ve been doing a lot of wine tastings lately, and people have asked questions about cooking with wine.   Since many of us will be cooking a lot over the next month, I thought I’d share some of the discussions I’ve … Continue reading →

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Be thankful we’re not Pilgrims and can make this cocktail

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

There’s a lot of advice out there on what to drink on Thanksgiving.  We of course think you should be drinking wine with your meal.  Thanksgiving food is a tough pairing for a single wine, since the meal is a … Continue reading →

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