Demystifying the wine and food marriages
Author: James Bogaty
Written: October 19, 2004

Living the Good Life by Jim& Della Bogaty owners Veramar Vineyard, Berryville, VA

Demystifying the wine and food marriages -- There is “a pair” for you!

Wine and food pairing is a highly subjective and should be fun. There is little mystique behind the marriage between wines and food, but there is some basic compatibility issues- just like people marriages. Wine brings pleasure with any food. Many types of wines can match with many a dish. People all have different palates, cultures and ... (Read More)

Virginia Wine Tasting
Author: James Bogaty
Written: June 17, 2004

Living the Good Life
By Jim Bogaty- Owner Veramar Vineyard

In Virginia winery tasting rooms, learn “how to taste wine”

A wine tasting tutorial
Do you think people who visit winery-tasting rooms know a lot about wine? Well some do, but most don't. No matter, that's not a hindrance to enjoying wine. The local wine establishments welcome you to visit their tasting rooms. Go out to the winery and meet the winemakers. DO NOT fear visiting a winery. The winery wants you to taste their wine (Read More)

Virginia Wine Golden Triangle
Author: James Bogaty
Written: June 17, 2004

Living the Good Life by James Bogaty owner Veramar Vineyard

Virginia’s Wine Country Golden Triangle

The Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour
Want to spend an afternoon in Virginia’s wine country and select from three of the unique Virginia wine regions during that single afternoon trip? Here is one trip tour that will give you variety in wine, scenery and vista’s.

Taste at Virginia's most prestigious wine. Learn about Virginia wine with experts

Enter the world of Virginia wine ... (Read More)

The Case of a wine cellar
Author: James Bogaty
Written: June 17, 2004

Living the Good Life by Jim Bogaty owner Veramar Vineyard

The case of the “wine cellar” or “a dozen wines for all times”

It’s cheaper by the dozen, for an everyday wine cellar, all you need are strong shelves, a cool spot and 12 bottles (one case) of wine. Always keep a bottle of sparkling wine and a bottle of white ready to drink in the refrig. Between that and the 10 in the rack, you’ll have a case that is ready “just in case”.

½ dozen any time wines - 3 Whites and 3 Reds
Three ... (Read More)