Monthly Archives: January 2010

ChocoVine

Snagged a bottle of ChocoVine at a local wine store as a stocking stuffer for Mrs. F at Christmas.  Billed as a silky smooth union of fine Cabernet and Dutch chocolate I thought for $13 it was worth a try. I was … Continue reading

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Viniferous

I had a chance to stop by the new wine store, Vinferous, which is located on North Market Street across from Volt.  Got to love a wine store (they also sell craft beers) that I can walk to from work.  The store is … Continue reading

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My Favorite Grape

Well not really since that would be like picking my favorite child.  I love them all in their own unique way.  However I was on Cellar Tracker the other night running some reports and something interesting popped up.  For those of you … Continue reading

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Washington Post Reviews Black Hog

And it wasn’t good.  Tom Sietsema didn’t like it very much calling the food “mixed.”  In fact he says the best thing is the service: “At Black Hog, a new barbecue joint in Frederick, the service is warm but the food … Continue reading

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