As our attention turns to the warmer months, picnics and spending more time outdoors, you may also be searching for the best summer wines. There’s nothing quite like a refreshing varietal at the end of a triple-digit day (and we’ve
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Our second Wine Cave Dinner of the year is just around the corner. We hope you can join us June 10 for an evening of fine food, wine and amazing company! We wanted to take the time to tell you
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what you are going to get for that special someone! You are in luck as we have the perfect gift option for you. Mt. Vernon Winery
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Go for one more glass … because drinking wine is good for you. We’ve all heard of the health benefits associated with drinking a glass of wine. Even if we don’t exactly read up on the study, we are eager
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Have you ever thought what foods go best with a glass of Merlot? Merlot wine is sophisticated in its flavors so there’s no one hard-set rule to pass around the table. Let’s first consider the primary characteristics of this fine
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Chef Glen Johnson, of Under the Canapé Catering, prepared a delectable demonstration menu to pair with Mt. Vernon Wines on site at our recent Wine Cave Dinner. Chef Johnson, who spent many years as a chef for stars like Michael
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Food and wine have long been partners, specifically wine and cheese. Now, there is scientific proof that wine enhances the wine experience. A study completed by the Centre for Taste and Feeding Behaviour in Dijon, France, asked 31 regular wine
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Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular wines in California and around the world. It started in France when Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc were accidentally blended. The wine gained popularity in the Bordeaux area. In the 1970s, Cabernet
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The warm climate makes California a near perfect place for Zinfandel wine grapes to grow. Zinfandel thrives in the Golden State despite it having true roots in Croatia. It is widely believed that Zinfandel showed up first in California during
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It’s hot out there. Northern California summers can reach 100 degrees on a regular basis, and that presents a danger not only to your skin without sunscreen, but also wine. Leaving wine in direct heat for an extended amount of
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