Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Virginia Red Wines SCORE BIG
In the February 2010 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, which is nationally and internationally distributed, several Virginia red wines were given excellent ratings. In fact, the 87 rating for three of these wines is the highest ever awarded to Virginia red wines (the highest rating for any Virginia wine was an 89 many years ago for Linden's late harvest vidal).
Here are these recent ratings, on a scale of 0 - 100, in alphabetical order within a rating range:
Kluge Estate 2005 New World Red Blend (87 points)
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Alouette Cabernet Franc (87 points )
Veramar Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc (87 points)
Del Fosse 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (86 points)
Cooper Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc (85 points)
Veramar Vineyards NV Rooster Red Bordeaux Blend (83 points)
[I should also note that Cooper Vineyards 2008 Viognier was rated at 86 points but the major story here is so many Virginia REDs doing so well.]
For additional interest, we have been informed that three more of our red wines will appear with high ratings in the May issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine. These are:
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Piemontese Nebbiolo (85 points)
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Signor Sangiovese Reserve (85 points)
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Volpe Sangiovese (84 points)
I'm sure you will agree that all of the above noted vineyards getting such great ratings on a national and international level are helping spread the word about the ever increasing quality of Virginia reds.
Here are these recent ratings, on a scale of 0 - 100, in alphabetical order within a rating range:
Kluge Estate 2005 New World Red Blend (87 points)
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Alouette Cabernet Franc (87 points )
Veramar Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc (87 points)
Del Fosse 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (86 points)
Cooper Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc (85 points)
Veramar Vineyards NV Rooster Red Bordeaux Blend (83 points)
[I should also note that Cooper Vineyards 2008 Viognier was rated at 86 points but the major story here is so many Virginia REDs doing so well.]
For additional interest, we have been informed that three more of our red wines will appear with high ratings in the May issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine. These are:
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Piemontese Nebbiolo (85 points)
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Signor Sangiovese Reserve (85 points)
Three Fox Vineyards 2007 Volpe Sangiovese (84 points)
I'm sure you will agree that all of the above noted vineyards getting such great ratings on a national and international level are helping spread the word about the ever increasing quality of Virginia reds.
BLOGGERS invite
Veramar Vineyard extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27′th, 2010. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar Vineyard’s local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc.
News – 23-February-2010 – Taking social media marketing a notch further, Veramar Vineyard of Berryville, VA in association with digital marketing firm 64clicks (www.64clicks.com), extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27′th, 2010. The occasion aims to “to put a face to the blogger” by introducing local Virginia wine to local wine bloggers and reach out to wine enthusiasts nationally and internationally. Bloggers attending the event will have a chance step onto the backstage of winemaking and learn from a family of third-generation winegrowers who carried on a tradition they inherited from the Alps. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar Vineyard’s local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc.
To book your seat at this limited free wine-tasting event on March 27′th, 2010 at Veramar Vineyard, please tweet “Count me in for Blogger Wine Tasting @veramarvineyard” or send an email to info@veramar.com.
About Veramar Vineyard
Veramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville Virginia in Shenandoah Wine Country. For more information, please call the vineyard at 540-955-5510, or go online to www.veramar.com. For further information about Veramar Vineyard and media interview, please contact Justin Bogaty at 540-955-5510 or email justinbogarty@veramar.com.
Contact: Justin BogatyPhone: 540-955-5510
News – 23-February-2010 – Taking social media marketing a notch further, Veramar Vineyard of Berryville, VA in association with digital marketing firm 64clicks (www.64clicks.com), extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27′th, 2010. The occasion aims to “to put a face to the blogger” by introducing local Virginia wine to local wine bloggers and reach out to wine enthusiasts nationally and internationally. Bloggers attending the event will have a chance step onto the backstage of winemaking and learn from a family of third-generation winegrowers who carried on a tradition they inherited from the Alps. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar Vineyard’s local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc.
To book your seat at this limited free wine-tasting event on March 27′th, 2010 at Veramar Vineyard, please tweet “Count me in for Blogger Wine Tasting @veramarvineyard” or send an email to info@veramar.com.
About Veramar Vineyard
Veramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville Virginia in Shenandoah Wine Country. For more information, please call the vineyard at 540-955-5510, or go online to www.veramar.com. For further information about Veramar Vineyard and media interview, please contact Justin Bogaty at 540-955-5510 or email justinbogarty@veramar.com.
Contact: Justin BogatyPhone: 540-955-5510
Friday, March 5, 2010
Blogging for WINE
Veramar Vineyard extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar's local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc
News – 23-February-2010 – Taking social media marketing a notch further, Veramar Vineyard of Berryville, VA in association with digital marketing firm 64clicks (www.64clicks.com), extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010. The occasion aims to "to put a face to the blogger" by introducing local Virginia wine to local wine bloggers and reach out to wine enthusiasts nationally and internationally. Bloggers attending the event will have a chance step onto the backstage of winemaking and learn from a family of third-generation winegrowers who carried on a tradition they inherited from the Alps. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar's local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc.
Despite the recession and the tough economy, it seems more good news are in store for wine enthusiasts. According to the latest issue of the Wine Spectator, the sluggish economy drives wine prices down, and wine lovers are taking advantage of the trend. Now, more than ever wine producers are going out of their way to attract customers with hard to resist deals, and while times like this may be challenging for wine producers, they also highlight the tremendous significance of social marketing and wine blogging in winning new customers. Already a pioneer in social networking, Veramar Vineyard runs two blogs and connects with hundreds of wine enthusiasts on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. Finally, Veramar recognizes the positive power of wine blogging and hopes to get wind under blogger's wings, and inspire them to start a new dialogue about wine, life and beauty!
64clicks is Veramar Vineyard's preferred partner for social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and web design. The firm helps businesses take advantage of social media marketing particularly in an economic environment where marketing has taken a back seat to more "essential" spending. The websites 64clicks builds help differentiate businesses from the competition and establish them as social media-savvy thought leaders among their peers. In addition, the company helps lift customers' profits with its focus on cost-cutting online advertising and conversion optimization.
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While the event targets mostly local bloggers, wine enthusiasts around the world can join the conversation at any time by following @veramarvineyard on Twitter, Facebook or owner Jim Bogaty's blog at 1stwine.blogspot.com.
Note to Bloggers
To book your seat at this limited free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010 at Veramar Vineyard, please tweet "Count me in for Blogger Wine Tasting @veramarvineyard" or send an email to info@veramar.com.
About Veramar VineyardVeramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville Virginia in Shenandoah Wine Country. For more information, please call the vineyard at 540-955-5510, or go online to www.veramar.com. For further information about Veramar Vineyard and media interview, please contact Justin Bogaty at 540-955-5510 or email justinbogarty@veramar.com.
Contact: Justin BogatyPhone: 540-955-5510
News – 23-February-2010 – Taking social media marketing a notch further, Veramar Vineyard of Berryville, VA in association with digital marketing firm 64clicks (www.64clicks.com), extended today an open invitation to wine bloggers for a free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010. The occasion aims to "to put a face to the blogger" by introducing local Virginia wine to local wine bloggers and reach out to wine enthusiasts nationally and internationally. Bloggers attending the event will have a chance step onto the backstage of winemaking and learn from a family of third-generation winegrowers who carried on a tradition they inherited from the Alps. Join with wine producers and taste great wines from Veramar's local wine collection, notably the award-winning Cabernet Franc.
Despite the recession and the tough economy, it seems more good news are in store for wine enthusiasts. According to the latest issue of the Wine Spectator, the sluggish economy drives wine prices down, and wine lovers are taking advantage of the trend. Now, more than ever wine producers are going out of their way to attract customers with hard to resist deals, and while times like this may be challenging for wine producers, they also highlight the tremendous significance of social marketing and wine blogging in winning new customers. Already a pioneer in social networking, Veramar Vineyard runs two blogs and connects with hundreds of wine enthusiasts on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. Finally, Veramar recognizes the positive power of wine blogging and hopes to get wind under blogger's wings, and inspire them to start a new dialogue about wine, life and beauty!
64clicks is Veramar Vineyard's preferred partner for social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and web design. The firm helps businesses take advantage of social media marketing particularly in an economic environment where marketing has taken a back seat to more "essential" spending. The websites 64clicks builds help differentiate businesses from the competition and establish them as social media-savvy thought leaders among their peers. In addition, the company helps lift customers' profits with its focus on cost-cutting online advertising and conversion optimization.
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While the event targets mostly local bloggers, wine enthusiasts around the world can join the conversation at any time by following @veramarvineyard on Twitter, Facebook or owner Jim Bogaty's blog at 1stwine.blogspot.com.
Note to Bloggers
To book your seat at this limited free wine-tasting event on March 27'th, 2010 at Veramar Vineyard, please tweet "Count me in for Blogger Wine Tasting @veramarvineyard" or send an email to info@veramar.com.
About Veramar VineyardVeramar Vineyard is located at 905 Quarry Road, Berryville Virginia in Shenandoah Wine Country. For more information, please call the vineyard at 540-955-5510, or go online to www.veramar.com. For further information about Veramar Vineyard and media interview, please contact Justin Bogaty at 540-955-5510 or email justinbogarty@veramar.com.
Contact: Justin BogatyPhone: 540-955-5510
Sunday, February 14, 2010
A Glass of Wine --- To Your Health!
A Glass of Wine --- To Your Health!
Most people appreciate wine for its delicious and complex taste. But did you know wine could be healthy for you?
The New England Journal of Medicine reported in Volume 341, Number 21 that drinking a glass of wine at least once a day can reduce the risk of having a stroke. Red Wine in particular, but both red and white wines act in a way that clears out the arteries. The alcohol itself breaks up blood clots, while the wine also increases the amount of HDL ("good" cholesterol) in the bloodstream.
Red wine has polyphenols and in general are found to lower total cholesterol, and also improve the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol. Wine could lower blood pressure, lessen risks of cancer, stimulate the immune system, and has some anti-bacterial properties.
Further, Newsweek reported that wine could have some ulcer prevention proprieties. A May 99 article reported that a study showed how wine helps prevent ulcers. In a study of 1800 people, the scientists tested for the presence of helico bacterpylori, which causes ulcer infections. People who drink two glasses of wine a day had 18% less, and those who drank 3 or more glasses had 1/3 fewer of the bacteria that can cause ulcers.
A few glasses of wine a day can also help reduce some types of cancer. Wine contains resveratrol that helps suppress cancer. The red grapes that go into red wine also have bioflavonoids, which are antioxidants and help prevent the start of some cancers.
In 1999 it was reported that in the United States, only 16% of American adults consume wine. In 1997 the average American consumed 22 gallons of beer, 23 .5 gallons of coffee, 53 gallons of soft drinks--and only two gallons of wine per year, whereas, the French consume 15.9 gallons of wine per capita per year. Would US adults be healthier if we drank more wine?
The French scientist, Serge Renaud, whose findings appeared in the journal Epidemiology, showed the world, that wine is good for the heart. He has a new discovery: Two to three glasses of wine a day reduces death rates from all causes by up to 30 percent.
So have a Glass of Wine to Your Health!
Cheers from Veramar Vineyard
Jim Bogaty
Caveat: I am NOT a doctor. For detailed answers about how wine will affect you given your medical condition and lifestyle, PLEASE contact your family doctor.
Most people appreciate wine for its delicious and complex taste. But did you know wine could be healthy for you?
The New England Journal of Medicine reported in Volume 341, Number 21 that drinking a glass of wine at least once a day can reduce the risk of having a stroke. Red Wine in particular, but both red and white wines act in a way that clears out the arteries. The alcohol itself breaks up blood clots, while the wine also increases the amount of HDL ("good" cholesterol) in the bloodstream.
Red wine has polyphenols and in general are found to lower total cholesterol, and also improve the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol. Wine could lower blood pressure, lessen risks of cancer, stimulate the immune system, and has some anti-bacterial properties.
Further, Newsweek reported that wine could have some ulcer prevention proprieties. A May 99 article reported that a study showed how wine helps prevent ulcers. In a study of 1800 people, the scientists tested for the presence of helico bacterpylori, which causes ulcer infections. People who drink two glasses of wine a day had 18% less, and those who drank 3 or more glasses had 1/3 fewer of the bacteria that can cause ulcers.
A few glasses of wine a day can also help reduce some types of cancer. Wine contains resveratrol that helps suppress cancer. The red grapes that go into red wine also have bioflavonoids, which are antioxidants and help prevent the start of some cancers.
In 1999 it was reported that in the United States, only 16% of American adults consume wine. In 1997 the average American consumed 22 gallons of beer, 23 .5 gallons of coffee, 53 gallons of soft drinks--and only two gallons of wine per year, whereas, the French consume 15.9 gallons of wine per capita per year. Would US adults be healthier if we drank more wine?
The French scientist, Serge Renaud, whose findings appeared in the journal Epidemiology, showed the world, that wine is good for the heart. He has a new discovery: Two to three glasses of wine a day reduces death rates from all causes by up to 30 percent.
So have a Glass of Wine to Your Health!
Cheers from Veramar Vineyard
Jim Bogaty
Caveat: I am NOT a doctor. For detailed answers about how wine will affect you given your medical condition and lifestyle, PLEASE contact your family doctor.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Veramar Awards
Local Wine Earns International Recognition
Northern Virginia – Veramar Vineyard’s 2007 Cabernet Franc garnered one of the highest scores ever awarded to a Virginia wine by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Calling the wine “Seductive” and highlighting the complex layers of blackberry, plum and cinnamon” the tasting panel found the wine to be among the best with a score of 87.
The Cabernet Franc also received accolades from across the pond. Finding the wine at a Kensington Whole Foods, British wine writer Jaime Goode remarked on the wine’s “lovely purity of fruit, and real old world elegance”. He scored the wine as a 90 and called the Veramar Cabernet Franc “really delicious and quite serious”
The expressive fruit character of the Cabernet Franc starts in the vineyard with active vineyard management designed to promote vitality and vigor in the vines. The 2007 Cabernet Franc also benefits from 12 months in French and American oak barrels where the well integrated undertones develop their complexity. A boutique winery by design, Veramar produced 350 cases of the 2007 Cabernet Franc.
Veramar Vineyards Winemaker Justin Bogaty said, “My goal is to grow wines that support Virginia as a leading wine region. Cabernet Franc has a rich history in Bordeaux as a blending grape. As an independent varietal, especially in our vineyards, the spice undercurrents are more pronounced. Based on the way the wine matured in the barrel, this profile may become more evident with appropriate bottle aging. The Veramar Cabernet Franc, like Virginia, is great now but has the potential to be even greater”.
Located less than an hour from Washington, DC, Veramar Vineyards’ one hundred acre estate is at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Northern Virginia winery and tasting room is open daily from Noon until 5 pm. For more information visit www.veramar.com or call 540-955-5510
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Northern Virginia – Veramar Vineyard’s 2007 Cabernet Franc garnered one of the highest scores ever awarded to a Virginia wine by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Calling the wine “Seductive” and highlighting the complex layers of blackberry, plum and cinnamon” the tasting panel found the wine to be among the best with a score of 87.
The Cabernet Franc also received accolades from across the pond. Finding the wine at a Kensington Whole Foods, British wine writer Jaime Goode remarked on the wine’s “lovely purity of fruit, and real old world elegance”. He scored the wine as a 90 and called the Veramar Cabernet Franc “really delicious and quite serious”
The expressive fruit character of the Cabernet Franc starts in the vineyard with active vineyard management designed to promote vitality and vigor in the vines. The 2007 Cabernet Franc also benefits from 12 months in French and American oak barrels where the well integrated undertones develop their complexity. A boutique winery by design, Veramar produced 350 cases of the 2007 Cabernet Franc.
Veramar Vineyards Winemaker Justin Bogaty said, “My goal is to grow wines that support Virginia as a leading wine region. Cabernet Franc has a rich history in Bordeaux as a blending grape. As an independent varietal, especially in our vineyards, the spice undercurrents are more pronounced. Based on the way the wine matured in the barrel, this profile may become more evident with appropriate bottle aging. The Veramar Cabernet Franc, like Virginia, is great now but has the potential to be even greater”.
Located less than an hour from Washington, DC, Veramar Vineyards’ one hundred acre estate is at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Northern Virginia winery and tasting room is open daily from Noon until 5 pm. For more information visit www.veramar.com or call 540-955-5510
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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