First Vine Website
First Vine Wine Producers
- Azienda Agricola San Benedetto
- Bodega Hiriart
- Bodega Traslagares
- Cave la Romaine, Vaison la Romaine
- Cave la Vinsobraise, Vinsobres
- Champagne Bernard Mante
- Château de Clapier, Mirabeau
- Château de Roquebrune
- Château les Donats
- Domaine de Mairan
- Domaine de Montvac, Vacqueyras
- Domaine des Mathurins, Cazedarnes, France
- Domaine Fond Croze, St. Roman de Malegarde
- Domaine la Croix des Marchands
- Domaine Sainte Cécile du Parc, Pézenas, France
- Meridiana Wine Estate
- Società Agricola Bulichella
Food Writing and Food Sites
Other Stuff We Like
- Alliance Française
- Cap de Castel
- DCanter
- Each Peach
- Federal City Caterers
- Garrett Peck
- Georgetown Spice and Tea Exchange
- Goodwood
- Hillwood Museum
- iGourmet
- J Chocolatier
- Le Clos Saint Michel
- Le Salon de Sophie
- Lincoln Park Studio
- Nana
- National Parks Conservation Association
- Opera Now Podcast
- Parterre Box
- Pera Batlla Restaurant
- Peter Jon Shemonsky Fine Jewelry
- Pew Environment Group
- Replacements
- Society of the Cincinnati
- The Brookings Institution
- The Inn at Little Washington
- Towleroad
Wine Blogs and Sites
Wine Blogs in the DC Area
Tag Archives: Vegetarian recipes
Making wine Instagram-mable again
Even though I have lots of wine-loving friends, I’ve noticed that more of them post food photos on social media than wine photos. Not that they don’t take wine-related photos, just that there are barely any featuring a particular wine. … Continue reading
Posted in Alton Brown, Gaby Dalkin, Uncategorized, Wine Tasting Room Design
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10th Anniversary Musings, Part 2
I’ve done a lot of wine tastings in 10 years of importing and retailing. From pouring in a shop that sells our wines to guided wine tastings in people’s homes. I’ve served as entertainment for corporate events, bridal showers, and … Continue reading
Occasional Cookbook Reviews – Pinot, Pasta, and Parties by Dee Dee and Paul Sorvino
One of the hooks for selling books by well-known people is that the authors themselves give brand recognition. Especially for celebrity cookbooks. I’m sure the publishers’ fondest hope is that the personality traits that fans think the celebrities have will … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbook Reviews
Tagged Bodega Traslagares, Bodega Traslagares Sauvignon Blanc, buy wine online dc, Celebrity cookbooks, Cookbook reviews, Dee Dee Sorvino, Italian Wine, Leeks in Wine Sauce over Penne, Pasta with Leeks, Paul Sorvino, Pinot Pasta and Parties, Tom Natan, Vegetarian pasta recipes, Vegetarian recipes, wine delivery washington dc
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Out in the wine industry
Wednesday, October 11, was the 28th annual National Coming Out Day. As I was reading NCOD posts on Facebook, it occurred to me that I don’t know very many other LGBT people in the wine business, or who write about … Continue reading
Posted in LGBT people in the wine industry, Uncategorized
Tagged Alvaro Cardenas, Bodega Hiriart, Bodega Hiriart Roble, buy wine online dc, Fall recipes, first vine, Gay or European, LGBT people in wine, National Coming Out Day, Out LGBT wine importers, Stuffed Acorn Squash, Tom Natan, Vegetarian recipes, wine delivery washington dc
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