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Three New Wines for Spring

ByChris Parente April 14, 2011

Here are links for the three wines I talk about below:

Napa Wine Co. 2007 Zinfandel

Anciano Gran Reserva 2000 Tempranillo

2008 Wallace by Ben Glaetzer

If you try any of these out, please drop a comment with your take.

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French-Italian Wine Dinner
ByChris Parente December 27, 2023December 27, 2023

Share on LinkedinShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit The holiday season seems to increase the number of restaurants doing wine dinners. These are enjoyable ways to learn about different wines, and usually a pretty good bargain as well. Recently we attended one featuring French and Italian wines at Cedar Knoll, a conveniently local place…

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Valentining at Vermilion
ByChris Parente February 15, 2011

Share on LinkedinShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit This past Saturday night Gabriele and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Vermilion in Old Town, Alexandria. Technically of course we were two days early, but it looked like a lot of couples were doing the same thing. I was late calling the restaurant, so we didn’t…

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Good Value Bordeaux — Finally
ByChris Parente November 30, 2010

Share on LinkedinShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit In my last blog post, I made mention of my quest for a good value, good tasting $20 Bordeaux. It has not been an easy quest. But I’m excited to say I’ve made two discoveries worth sharing. Here are links for more information: Chateau Beaumont 2005…

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Overwood Consistently Overachieves
ByChris Parente November 8, 2008

Share on LinkedinShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit Overwood has become one of our favorite local places in Alexandria. It opened in 2007 and offers something for everyone. The food is good, the decor is pleasant and bright, and the atmosphere is lively. We’ve been there maybe half a dozen times this year, and…

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The Majestic Delivers — with help from New Zealand
ByChris Parente September 22, 2008

Share on LinkedinShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit Gabriele and I recently had an excellent dinner at the Majestic, in the heart of Old Town. Last year Cathal Armstrong and his wife Mechelle took over the Majestic, along with a few other partners that include former Governor Mark Warner. The long time landmark delivers…

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Bobby Kacher Wine Tasting at Calvert Woodley
ByChris Parente November 8, 2011October 31, 2012

Share on LinkedinShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Reddit This weekend I stopped by Calvert Woodley, a landmark DC establishment for wine. I wanted to pick up some French wine, and I wanted to attend a tasting of some wines imported by Robert “Bobby” Kacher. Kacher is a well known importer and a resident of…

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