Posts by Leslie Frelow
Last Minute Holiday Gifts

Stop freaking out. It's not too late to get some really cool wine gifts. I have a few suggestions for your last-minute holiday gifts. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of enjoying these items. I think you would like them too.

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YOU BOOKED A WINE TOUR, WHAT’S NEXT?

So, you booked a wine tour, what is next? After the initial excitement subsides, you may have questions about what to expect on the tour. We put together some tips and information about going on a wine tour for you. If this is your first time ever taking a wine tour or visiting Maryland vineyards, hopefully, these tips are helpful to assist you with preparing for your wine tour.

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Aren't All Wine Vegan? Maybe Not

Animal protein is used in many wines making your wine non-vegan. An animal protein is used to finish a wine. "To finish a wine" is to stabilize the wines, soften a harsh or astringent character, or improve clarity. The traditional fining agents that can make a wine unsuitable for vegans.

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Why Red Wine Is Set Apart From Other Alcoholic Beverages

What do Merlot, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon have in common? Yes, they are all red grapes. And, yes, they are all are used to make delicious wine. They also are SUPER grapes because they contain polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants. This is why red wine has more polyphenols than white wine because the red wine winemaking process involves more contact with grape skins setting red wine apart from other alcoholic beverages.

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31 Days of Rosé

August is Rosé month. Can you believe it? The wine gods dedicated a whole month, a whole 31 days, a whole 744 hours of enjoying Rosé. When something this monumental occurs, you have to embrace it. Vino 301 embraced it full wine glasses and all. For 31 days, we tried a different Rosé. We sipped Rosé from all over the globe.

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