Sign In or Register here


Meet Mari Stull« Editors

Mari Stull

Mari Stull

A wine journalist and columnist whose musings appear in over 25 newspapers, magazines, and online outlets monthly. The Vixen de-mystifies wine one sip and wine-oh at a time with her down to earth and humorous approach to vino.

Articles By Mari Stull

Article Thumbnail
Sangria No Longer Banned in Virginia
Jul 02,2008

You may recall our story several months ago about a rogue Virginia ABC agent pouring gallons of La Tasca's authentic Sangria down the drains (I know - horrors). The crime? La Tasca injected a bit of Brandy into the fruit infused wine, as is the authentic Spanish recipe for Sangria.

Article Thumbnail
Finally! A Wine Bar in Old Town (worth the trip)
Jun 19,2008

Despite the multitudes of restaurants in Old Town, very few offer a relaxing atmosphere to simply enjoy a (very) good glass of wines with friends. And even fewer Old Town restaurants offer a terrific, reasonably priced wine list that encourages wine enjoyment without a full dinner.

Article Thumbnail
Summer Sippers for Your Summer Pleasure
Jun 11,2008

It is so hot and oppressive these days. 95* and swampy humidity…what’s a gal to do?


Article Thumbnail
Summer Sippers for Your Summer Pleasure
Jun 11,2008

It is so hot and oppressive these days. 95* and swampy humidity…what’s a gal to do?

Article Thumbnail
Five Under Ten - Wine Alexandria Virginia
Jun 05,2008

Vino Vixen - In last week’s article I called Trader Joe’s Charles Shaw wine “swill.” Little did I know that there’s an underworld Charles Shaw Mafia, and those wine-OHs don’t take too kindly to such disrespect to their Capo

Article Thumbnail
Letters to the Vino Vixen - Wine Alexandria Virginia
Jun 05,2008

Letter to Vino Vixen - Fun questions and answers about wine - Alexandria Virginia (VA)


Article Thumbnail
Letters to the Vino Vixen - Wine Alexandria Virginia
May 28,2008

Letter to Vino Vixen - Fun questions and answers about wine - Alexandria Virginia (VA)

Article Thumbnail
Alexandria GOP Wishes Mary Matalin a Fond Farewell
May 21,2008

Alexandria's own political odd-ball couple, James Carville and Mary Matalin are off to the Big Easy soon. While they will hold onto their Old Town home as a crash pad for their DC visits, there new full-time home will be New Orleans.



1 2 3 4 5 6 7