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The Greatest Show On Earth Returns To Raleigh - But NOT the Circus!
As a small child growing up in rural North Carolina there were few events that rivaled the majesty and spectacle of Ringling Brothers...
barhama
Sep 23, 20247 min read
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Meet Erik Martella - The messiah of Muscadine
Allow me to introduce you to Erik Martella https://erikmartellawines.com/ , a winemaker who received his initial training while working...
barhama
Aug 10, 20248 min read
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The Majesty of the Much Maligned Muscadine
I get it; I finally understand that there are many wine drinkers that don't care much for wine and products made from muscadine grapes....
barhama
Jul 9, 20248 min read
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Vive La Judgement Of Paris !
During the late 1700's the term "Vive La France" became a rallying cry at the storming of the Bastille and subsequently the start of the...
barhama
May 31, 20247 min read
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Don Quixote Dines in Fuquay-Varina!
Although it was many years ago, I still remember one of my favorite novels I was forced to read as part of "honors" English - Don...
barhama
Feb 1, 20248 min read
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Merlot2muscadine Invades the Finger Lakes - Part 1 of 3
Just five years ago, while in Napa & Sonoma California, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, my wife and I made the decision to...
barhama
Dec 29, 20239 min read
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Happy Birthday Progressive Dinner 2023
For those of you that have not reached the ripe old age of 67 years, as I have, I can assure you that the day will inevitably come when...
barhama
Dec 28, 20237 min read
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Fireside for the Holidays with FireClay Cellars
The allure and ambiance of a crackling fire always makes the holidays special. Whether it is the welcome warmth of a fire pit outside or...
barhama
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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Perfect Pairings with FireClay Cellars
I am very excited to announce a new collaboration with a local winery for whom my admiration and gratitude are well documented - FireClay...
barhama
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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The SUPER BOWL of Food & Wine Comes to Angus Barn - The NCRLA Chef Showdown 2023
Imagine the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys plus Food Network Tournament of Champions all rolled into one and tied with a bow made from North...
barhama
Aug 17, 20235 min read
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Texas Wines Stampede into North Carolina
I will be the first one to admit that I know little to nothing about Texas wine. That was true until my good friend and wine mentor Dave...
barhama
Jan 19, 20237 min read
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Ornaments for the Tree from NC
As a veteran of the many many wine tours in the Yadkin Valley I know firsthand how much fun it is to travel to various North Carolina...
barhama
Dec 27, 20225 min read
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Summer White Wines Shine In Yadkin
With memories of last year's summer white wine experience fresh in my memory I traveled to Yadkin County to once again savor the...
barhama
Aug 28, 20224 min read
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Muscadine Wines Crash Party At Wine Dinner
I have attended so many wine themed dinners in my life it is impossible to even remotely guess the number. From my early years as the...
barhama
Aug 22, 20225 min read
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My Sweet Tooth Heads to Yadkin County
I will be the very first to admit that during a normal meal the part that I look forward to the least is dessert. Most of my adult life I...
barhama
May 12, 20227 min read
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The Mystique of Montepulciano
No doubt you have met someone named Elvis, Tiger or Marilyn only to find out that their parents named them out of love and admiration for...
barhama
Mar 6, 20224 min read
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Winter Reds Return To Yadkin Valley 2022
I have been waiting for the coveted Winter Reds wine tour to return to Yadkin Valley for well over a year. My readers know that if my...
barhama
Feb 20, 20227 min read
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I Am In Love...with LOVE !
With Valentines Day 2022 upon us everyone's thoughts turn to one thing - love. To many this will come as no surprise since this holiday...
barhama
Feb 14, 20227 min read
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A Meal Fit For A King PLUS An Evening To Remember
lifetime I am humbled to say I have experienced many meals that I will truly never forget. Contrary to what you may anticipate, all of...
barhama
Feb 6, 20228 min read
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Yes Virginia, Cider IS Great For Holiday Food Pairings!
I have been a big fan of the NC Wine Guys and their podcast "Cork Talk" since it's inception in December 2018. Since that inaugural...
barhama
Dec 24, 20213 min read
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