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The Winter Solstice

  • Posted on 22 December 2019
  • Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, City Vino, City Vino Fredericksburg VA, merlot, tempranillo, Winter wine
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The Winter Solstice

This past week, we welcomed the winter solstice, which is the official start of winter and the shortest day, with the least number of sunlight hours, of the year. In the words of Edith Sitwell, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand, and for a talk beside the fire:  It is the time for home.” The only thing missing from Miss Sitwell’s wintery quote is the wine to pair with said good food.

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