Maitland Wine Market

Plungerhead Wine

By Kelly on June 11, 2009

Winery folk are slightly batty…the Plungerhead Zinfandel (Lodi, California) was created to needle Eddie Plongerheid, one of the winery employees. Hope they cut him in on some of the profits…it’s a best seller!

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Pinot Noir

By Kelly on June 11, 2009

Pinot Noir (pi–no –’nwa) – a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines produced predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. The name is derived from the French words for “pine” and “black” alluding to the varietals’ tightly clustered dark purple pinecone-shaped bunches of fruit. — The Oxford [...]

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Hendry Wines

By Kelly on May 26, 2009

George Hendry is a second generation grape grower in Napa Valley whose vineyards provided the first five vintages of Opus One. Long story short, he now keeps those grapes and makes some of the best wines available in California.

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Michael Sullberg wines

By Kelly on May 26, 2009

Michael Sullberg established this winery to prove that great California wines can be $10, not $40. He has been so successful at proving this, that his Chardonnay is regularly featured on the Today Show as an outstanding value.

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The Other West Coast - Wine Tasting

By Kelly on June 1, 2009

Passport Series Wine Tasting
Wines of Washington & Oregon
Thursday, June 11
5 - 7 PM
Cost: $10, includes a complimentary glass

When it comes to the art of wine, Washington State certainly knows its “terroir” - that’s the combination of soil, climate and geography that makes all wines distinct. Ideal soils, extensive sunlight and hot days with cool nights [...]

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