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Wineries Giving Back

By Gregory Dal Piaz

The idea of a winery “giving back” is pretty popular these days, though it wasn't too long ago that most wineries would have been happy and likely...

March 27, 2013 in Commentary
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7 Beers for Spring

By Clare Goggin Sivits

Many of us aren't seeing evidence of spring just yet, but the season is almost upon us. And with any luck, we'll be getting more flowers than showers over...

March 20, 2013 in Commentary
Bad Wine

By Gregory Dal Piaz

There are many potential flaws in wines, and the sad part is that, more often than not, the flaw is so subtle that it ruins our experience without us even...

March 13, 2013 in Commentary
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Luck of the Drive: Traveling in Sonoma

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don’t. This is one of those times, more or less. I’m traveling through Sonoma and trying to find things that are...

March 11, 2013 in Commentary
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Wine Nose

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Ever wonder what the heck wine writers are talking about when they describe the nose of a wine? Like, how about that buttery thing that goes on with some of...

March 6, 2013 in Commentary
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Common Wine Questions

By Gregory Dal Piaz

There's no doubt that wine can be confusing, with so many wines, with so much to learn about each one. But the most common questions I get about tend to be...

February 20, 2013 in Commentary
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Where To Go in March

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Here I sit in the beautiful Napa Valley considering where March might bring me, and I can't help but think that these winter months are often overlooked as a...

February 18, 2013 in Commentary
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7 More Annoying Wine Words

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Okay, so you guys got into the spirit with the first “6 Annoying Wine Words,” and even called me out for my use of some of them! I admit it, I am guilty...

February 13, 2013 in Commentary
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New Beer for the New Year

By Clare Goggin Sivits

The year still has a shiny new sheen to it, so there’s still time for you to make and keep a few more resolutions. Me personally, I suggest turning over a...

February 6, 2013 in Commentary
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Wines Then and Now: Part 3

By Gregory Dal Piaz

This is the final part in a three part series on wine prices over the past decade. Part one, with an introduction and a look at the wines of Piedmont can...

January 31, 2013 in Commentary
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