Philip Kampe
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Mount Veeder Wines Invade La Quinta Front Page
Thirteen Wineries Pour Iconic Wines on March 1
By: - Feb 25th, 2017La Quinta Resort & Club will host thirteen wineries pouring their special wines at a wine tasting on March 1st from 3:30-6pm
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Valpolicella's Villa San Carlo Front Page
Top Of The Hill Vineyard's Terroir Driven Wines
By: - Feb 24th, 2017Great Valpolicella wines are made by the 60 acre, Villa San Carlo vineyard, located east of Verona, Italy. Proper growing conditions and a sustainable family operation make this small winery a consumer favorite.
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Paella Is His Middle Name Front Page
Saffron Is Key
By: - Feb 22nd, 2017Who would have expected that Charles Giuliano an artist, journalist is also a Gourmet Cook.
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Discover The Wines Of Georgia Front Page
Unique Winemaking Style Ray Charles Didn't Sing About
By: - Feb 22nd, 2017Our pursuit of the Wines of Georgia reached its peak at an exclusive wine tasting in Manhattan, led by the over 40 wines that represented the unique style of Georgian winemaking.
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Giorgi Samanishvili's Wines Of Georgia Front Page
Georgia Is Home To 8000 Vintages
By: - Feb 20th, 2017Researchers believe that wine originated in the country of Georgia. The country has had over 8000 Vintages and over 500 indigenous grape varieties,
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Sean Thackrey-Wine Genius Front Page
The Timothy Leary Of Wine
By: - Feb 08th, 2017Sean Thackrey is one of the most influential winemakers in the world. He is self-taught and bottled his first vintage in 1981. Based in Marin County California, Sean has been known as winemaker with a 'cult' following.After tasting his wines, one must agree.
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Reasonably Priced Party Wines Front Page
Quality and Price
By: - Dec 24th, 2016My daily wines cost under $10 a bottle. They are also the wines that are used for parties at our house-both Holiday parties and non-Holiday parties.
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Railroad Street Youth Culinary Arts Front Page
Culminating Event for Apprenticeship Program
By: - Dec 12th, 2016Railroad Street Youth Projects annual culinary arts celebration dinner highlights youth with a work based apprenticeship program in Berkshire county.
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Mike Grgich Celebrates His Career In America Front Page
93 Years Old and Still a Winemaker
By: - Nov 19th, 2016Mike Grgich emigrated to America after World War II. He moved to California following an American Dream. Today, he is a legendary winemaker who just turned 93.
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Winemaking at Chateau De La Dauphine Front Page
Great Wines At Reasonable Prices
By: - Nov 18th, 2016Chateau de La Dauphine in Bordeaux offers wine tourism possibilities for all visitors, year round. Marion Merker heads the operation of this beautiful estate.
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Intriguing Wines From D.O.Navarra, Spain Front Page
Diversity Rules
By: - Nov 15th, 2016Located in the 'Basque' country, the Navarra region is gaining recognition for producing superb wines at reasonable costs.
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Need A Lounge While At The Airport? Front Page
The No1 Lounge at London's Gatwick
By: - Oct 23rd, 2016If you travel overseas and are looking for a Lounge to spend downtime in, consider the No1 Lounge group. We used the Gatwick Lounge for nearly three hours between flights.
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The Bakelite Masterpiece by Kate Cayley Front Page
Faking Vermeers in WAM and Berkshire Theatre Group's Co-Production
By: - Oct 03rd, 2016The Bakelite Masterpiece by Kate Cayley in Stockbridge at the Unicorn Theatre is a co-production of WAM and Berkshire Theatre Group. An artist is on trial for selling Vermeers to the Nazis. He has to make a fake to prove his innocence. The play is based on a true story in post war Holland.
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Bag-In-A-Box Wine Is Perfect For Travel Front Page
The Airtight Pouch Keeps The Wine Fresh
By: - Sep 23rd, 2016Traveling with friends is fun. So is stopping along the way and having spontaneous picnics and impromptu meals together. Wine is always important for these events. How do you determine what wine to bring with you when you travel?
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Spanish Garnacha is Affordable Front Page
Wines at $10 a bottle
By: - Sep 17th, 2016The Spanish grow tons of Garnacha grapes. The wines from the grapes are perfect, day to day wines, all at affordable prices. Some are as low as $8 a bottle on the shelf. Why not seek a bottle out from your local distributor?
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Fresh Grass Festival: Day Two Line Up Front Page
Lots Of Music At Mass MoCA
By: - Sep 17th, 2016The first day of the Fresh Grass Festival in North Adams, Massachusetts, was very lively with the appearance of several major blue grass bands. Day two is a full day of music, a day that will bring together many of the great performers from the industry.
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Fresh Grass Festival's Friday Line-Up Front Page
Weekend Festival At Mass MoCA
By: - Sep 16th, 2016The three day Fresh Grass Festival kicks off tonight at MASS MoCA with an outstanding line-up.
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Wines From Southwest France, Bordeaux's Alternative Front Page
Great Wines At Affordable Prices
By: - Sep 14th, 2016The Wines from Southwest France are expressive and some are experimental. Located adjacent to Bordeaux, these wine are affordable, humble and convivial.
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Fresh Grass Festival Is Now! Front Page
Best Bluegrass Festival In The Northeast
By: - Sep 11th, 2016Once a year, the Fresh Grass Festival takes over the grounds of the Mass MoCA art museum in North Adams, Massachusetts. This year's festival features the best bluegrass musicians from all over the world. Fresh Grass takes place from Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th.
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Shaker Harvest Suppers October 8th & 29th Front Page
Shakers Know How To Cook.
By: - Sep 10th, 2016The Shakers took full advantage of nature's bounty. Fresh vegetables, homegrown herbs and raised livestock were a daily feature on the Shaker menu. After experiencing one of these special 'Harvest Suppers', a realization occurred to me that there are two more meals being offered this October and that one should consider taking advantage of this opportunity.
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This Weekend: Saratoga Wine & Food Festival Front Page
Thirty Chefs And Hundreds Of Bottles Of Wine.
By: - Sep 09th, 2016This is the sixteenth year of the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival. Each year, more personalities and vendors jump on the bandwagon of this significant event in upstate New York. It's popularity attracts the northeast, with Manhattan only 2.5 hours away.
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Auction At Hancock Shaker Village Front Page
Harvest Suppers Begin on September 9th
By: - Sep 06th, 2016Hancock Shaker Village is world renowned for its useful simplicity. A visit to this wonderful community, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is a rewarding experience. On September 9th, a Shaker auction will take place, as well as the first of a series of Shaker Harvest Suppers.
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Train, Yo-Yo Ma, Jeremy Denk and The B52's Front Page
Tanglewood Rocks.
By: - Sep 04th, 2016The 2016 Tanglewood season come to a close with a long time commitment from Conductor Andris Nelsons to lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2017.
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Sotto Voce at Shakespeare & Co. Front Page
Displaced Persons Seeking a New Nome.
By: - Aug 28th, 2016Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Nilo Cruz spins a lyrical drama centering on the long forgotten voyage of the St. Louis, which carried 939 German Jews seeking asylum. They were turned away and 234 ultimately died in concentration camps. "I can't believe this is happening again," Bernadette, the protagonist, says toward the end of Sotto Voce. The plight of these refugees seems reenacted in today's conflicts.
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Superb Dining At Ruca Malen Front Page
Argentine Local Cuisine Is Paired With World-Class Wine
By: - Aug 25th, 2016Chef Lucas Bustos and Winemaker Pablo Cuneo of Ruca Malen Winery in Mendoza, Argentina have teamed up to make wine pairing easy. Their ever changing menu focuses on local cuisine is paired with wines that Pablo Cuneo makes. It's like a match made in heaven.
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