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Scurati, Sicilia IGT (Sicily, Italy) Bianco 2007 ($14, Vias Imports) 
Blended from Chardonnay, Grillo and Greco, this is a very versatile wine that will suit almost any occasion for a light- to medium-bodied white.
The aromas are soft and subtle, and likewise the finish is gentle, with enough acidity to freshen the fruit but not enough to strike anyone as tart or grating.
The midpalate is where this really shines, with rounded, substantial fruit recalling ripe pears and mandarin oranges.
Accent notes of nuts and fresh flowers lend some complexity, that there's a pleasing impression of ripe sweetness (but not sugar) in the finish.
88 - Michael Franz
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We're back! I know many of you were wondering when we'd be up and running with more exciting events for 2009. And we're happy to report that the answer is this week! From two upcoming WSET classes to exciting -- and inexpensive -- events in Virginia and D.C., this week's Weekly Vine is full of great ideas for how to spend your evenings. (And make sure you check out the Great Wines 2009 event listed below... you get to share your favorite wine, and taste others' favorites!) |
Shipping Wine to MarylandAs I'm sure our Maryland readers know, current state law prohibits the shipment of wine to Maryland. But good news may be on the horizon... with the help of you and your friends.
There currently is a bill -- SB
338 / HB-1262 -- making its way through the legislative process that addresses
this issue. The bill would allow the direct shipment of wine by an
out-of-state retailer to Maryland
residents, 21-years of age and older.
Want to help make this bill a reality? Petition the
legislature. Send a letter to your representatives. Wine.com will even help you
out. Click this link for an automated message that you can just sign and send. There's also a Facebook group -- Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws -- dedicated to the cause with more information. (We encourage you to send these links to any friends, family members, co-workers, colleagues, acquaintances -- or even strangers -- you know who live in Maryland.) |
 Weekly WWA Events:
Every FRIDAY at the Arlington Cinema 'N Drafthouse - 6:15 p.m.
Every Saturday and Sunday in partnership with Reston Limousine!
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WWA's Weekly Top 5 (+3) List
Twitter & Wine
With social media, blogging, Facebook, Twitter, etc., being all the rage, we thought we'd add our voice to the melee and let you know who we're currently following on Twitter. These people may not be all of the "best" voices out there, but they certainly add to the conversation.
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- @MustLoveWine: A social network for wine lovers.
- @DCsWineCountry: 22 wineries and counting, lots of farm to table dining, and dedicated local producers all within 25 miles of DC
- @AmericanWinery: A website for unique wines from
across the U.S. Wines are shipped direct to you from the
winery!
- @garyvee: The Twitter ID for Gary Vaynerchuk, the man behind tv.winelibrary.com.
Recommended by @WineTwits:
- @TishWine: A recovering wine critic, now devoted to injecting humor and sense into the wine scene.
- @KevinZraly: Kevin is the winner of the '06 Wine Literary Award,
European Wine Council's Lifetime Achievement Award, and has been
featured in the NYTimes, Newsweek and GQ.
- @WineQuester: Advice on Calif wine tasting road
trips.
* Who do you follow on Twitter for wine-related news? Post your recommendations to our Facebook page and we'll do more Twitter & Wine lists in the coming months. (We'll also be posting our own "other Wine Tweeps to follow" recommendations on the site.)
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