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Reconsidering Pinot Gris
Eventually someone will ask, ”What's the wine that got you into wine?” Then come the phenomenal answers of ancient Brunellos discovered on semesters...
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Bonarda: The Other Argentine Wine
Talk long enough about Bonarda and you'll hear all the keywords of ill-repute. High yield. Simple. Jug. Bulk. Once Argentina's most widely planted variety...
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It's Wine Gift Season
Get ahead of the holiday gift-giving game. Black Friday is so 1995. We've gathered an array of wine-related gifts for your consideration. If you're still a...
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5 Wines Worth Cellaring
Building a cellar isn’t always about laying down the most expensive wines on earth. It should also be about laying down wines that will improve with age,...
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Consider Napa’s Other Cab
It is a chilly, sunny February afternoon in Napa Valley. Tasting rooms are packed and wine routes are busy, much busier than I remember from previous...
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7 Wine Emergencies (And How to Fix Them in a Pinch)
There are drinking problems -- those that require soul-searching and tearful interventions -- and then there are drinking problems: broken and stubborn...
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Six Key Wine Categories for Fall
There are an infinite number of wine categories. The debate over how they are defined will be endless. These six categories are broad, general descriptions...
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The Best Rose in the U S of A
With August in full swing, we are still looking to quench our rosé thirst. In fact that thirst might even stretch into September and beyond - though as the...
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Summer Grilling Whites
Grilled chicken and seafood recipes are summer staples, inviting you into a rich world of white and rose wines.
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Red Wines for Summer
Summer is a the season for footwear-optional backyard parties rife with Solo cups, white wine and rosé. Don't leave your red wine in the cellar. There are a...
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5 Iconic Wines to Celebrate the 4th of July
With the celebration of our Independence right around the corner, we are all set to celebrate. This is after all one of the great parties of the year for of...
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What is magic in a glass?
Some twenty five years ago, during an informal dinner in a local tavern (tasca in Spanish) in Jerez de la Frontera, my host summoned the owner, “Paco,...
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Two Classic Faves, One Team
Start your meal with Grauburgunder and end it with a right-bank red: Two of the world’s most loved wine regions have teamed up to spread the word about...
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Snazzy Sandwich & Wine Pairings
I must have been under ten years old when I pulled out the family encyclopedia to look up ‘sandwich’. It was the 1967 edition of Britannica, acquired by...
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There’s something different about Rueda…
Who doesn’t love a good wine label? They are essential fodder for discussion over a glass. Chit-chat aside, wine labels are at their most meaningful when...
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Experience the Flavors of Burgundy and Provence
"So, what are you going to do on your Travelscope Flavors of Burgundy and Provence cruise aboard Emerald Waterways next July,” one of my viewers asked me....
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A Trip through the Wines of Romania
I know this is a bold statement. With so many amazing wines being produced worldwide today. But, with that being said, I am convinced that there should be...
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Yep, there's great wine in Bali.
One of my goals for 2019 was to read more of wine books. It's a resolution to which I've stuck, and more of my recent favorites will be shared with you here...
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