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Great Gifts for Geeks

By Gregory Dal Piaz

After compiling lists for so many great wines to gift in 2013 I am left with a few wines worth recommending that just don’t seem to fit in anywhere. They...

December 18, 2013 in Wine Reviews
Wine Gifts: Italy

By Gregory Dal Piaz

So far I’ve worked my way through a pretty impressive set of wines that would make for some splendid gifting. I’ve covered Cabernet, Pinot Noir, the...

December 17, 2013 in Commentary
Holiday 2014 Gift Guide Tchotchke Edition

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Time is running out. It's the holidays and if you haven't purchased your favorite wine lovers their gifts yet. There is enough time, but not if you don't...

December 16, 2013 in Wine Reviews
All In Praise of Braising

By Gregory Dal Piaz

With all this talk of parties, and the guides just published for both Red and White wines fit for a party it’s now time to turn to the more difficult...

December 13, 2013 in Wine & Food
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Cabernet Sauvignon

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Not only is Cabernet Sauvignon the most popular red wine, it’s also one that is ideally suited to gift giving. It’s a wine that everyone knows and...

December 12, 2013 in Wine Reviews
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Pinot Noir

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Pinot noir has become the great alternative. When you don’t want to give another big red wine it opens up a world of possibilities. Immediately appreciated...

December 11, 2013 in Wine Reviews
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Wine Gifts: France

By Gregory Dal Piaz

It’s time to start buying gifts for the holidays and that means it’s time to get specific. I’m beginning here in France with recommendations for gifts...

December 10, 2013 in Commentary
Glassware Giftware

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Wine glasses are such a part of the wine drinking world that they are subject to nearly the level of marketing, myth making, and mystification as wine...

December 9, 2013 in Wine Reviews
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5 Killer Apps

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Making party food can be tricky. It’s a balancing act, literally when your guests are trying to nosh with one hand, while drinking with the other. Triply...

December 6, 2013 in Wine & Food
Party Reds

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Over the past days I’ve offered suggestions for both white and sparkling wines suitable for a party. Now it’s time for the reds. While it was notably...

December 5, 2013 in Wine & Food
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