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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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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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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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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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Why am I so in love with Lodi?
Before I start talking about my reasons* behind being in love with Lodi, let’s get one simple fact straight: Lodi is a very big production area. With over...
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Big Brand Wines You Can Trust
I left out a half-full bottle of red wine on the kitchen counter overnight. It greeted me in the morning as I brewed the coffee. The thought of Italian...
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Ancient wine grape finds a home with millennial drinkers.
This isn’t one of those “next great grape!” articles. People are drinking more Grolleau, period. It may have something to do with growing interest in...
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The wines that were created for baguettes.
We’ve all heard the name Pays d’Oc, and many of us are familiar with the history of the French appellation, born as a replacement for the Vins de Pays...
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My Valentine’s Day Wine Alternative
Happy Valentine's Day to all who celebrate. My wife and I agreed long ago that this holiday would never be a huge deal in our world. After all, we already...
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Culinary Trends are Changing the Way Wine is Consumed
We are firmly entrenched in the era of globalization, and the exchange of culinary ideas has reached a fever pitch. Both casual and fine dining are the...
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Superbowl Bagel & Wine Pairings
While I appreciate a good football game, the food and drink opportunities afforded by Super Bowl Sunday take precedent. Consider the de rigueur offerings –...
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How to really use Marsala wine
Famous British chef Delia Smith boosted sales of Marsala years ago when she poured the amber liquid into one of her famous recipes. Sadly, since then you...
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How to Choose the Right Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon is a shape-shifter. This is true for nearly every grape, but most especially Cab. Perhaps because it is grown in so many places, we are...
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Detox Wines for January Drinking
The holidays are over, but the wine celebrations never end – in our corner of the internet at least. January calls for easy-breezy wines that pair well...
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