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...
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barhama
- Jul 9
- 8 min
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....
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barhama
- May 31
- 7 min
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...
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barhama
- Feb 1
- 8 min
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...
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barhama
- Dec 29, 2023
- 9 min
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...
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barhama
- Dec 28, 2023
- 7 min
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...
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barhama
- Dec 10, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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barhama
- Aug 31, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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barhama
- Aug 17, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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barhama
- Jan 19, 2023
- 7 min
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...
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barhama
- Dec 27, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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barhama
- Aug 28, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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barhama
- Aug 22, 2022
- 5 min
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...
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barhama
- May 12, 2022
- 7 min
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...
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barhama
- Mar 6, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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barhama
- Feb 20, 2022
- 7 min
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...
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barhama
- Feb 14, 2022
- 7 min
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...
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barhama
- Feb 6, 2022
- 8 min
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...
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barhama
- Dec 24, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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barhama
- Sep 19, 2021
- 4 min
Summer White Wine Trail Returns to Yadkin Valley
I go on record right now and confess that I have always preferred red wine to white wine. There are many reasons for my affinity for the...
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