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A Guide to Italian Vineyard Terms

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Italy is a land of vines -- after all, the Greeks did indeed call it “Enotria” (the land of wine) -- so it’s not surprising that Italians have so many...

November 30, 2010 in Wine Regions
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Rare Wines

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Well, there are wines you dream about, and then there are wines you can only dream about. Rarity plays an important role in the pricing of the most expensive...

November 15, 2010 in Commentary
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Surprising Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

By Gregory Dal Piaz

(Full page) Austrian wine! Who’d have thought we’d be talking about Austrian wine in 2010, particularly red wines from Austria? The truth is most of us...

November 11, 2010 in Wine Regions
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Wine Lovers - and Geeks

By Gregory Dal Piaz

We all think we're wine lovers, but the truth is some of us love wine while others love those who love wine, or love the wines of others, or love hoarding...

November 2, 2010 in Commentary
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Wine 101 - Northern Rhone Wines

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Unlike the wines of the Southern Rhône, the red wines of the north tend to be 100% Syrah, and the only other addition in most cases happens to be a small...

October 19, 2010 in Wine Regions
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How to Read a Wine Label - Southern Rhone

By Gregory Dal Piaz

The Southern Rhône is dominated by appellations that use a blend of grapes in their wines. It can be confusing, but knowing what's written on the label can...

October 12, 2010
Wine 101 - Southern Rhone

By Gregory Dal Piaz

The main grape in the Southern Rhône is Grenache, followed by Syrah, Mourvèdre, and then Cinsaut. This is a land of blended wines; so getting to know the...

October 12, 2010 in Wine Regions
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Wine 101: Stemware

By Gregory Dal Piaz

With each wine offering its own unique blend of structural elements, flavors, and aromas, you'll often hear that it's important to use the right glass if you...

June 24, 2010 in Commentary
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Wine Serving Temperatures [Infographic]

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Use this handy chart to find the proper serving temperature for your favorite wine.

June 14, 2010 in Commentary
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Wine 101: What is Wine?

By Gregory Dal Piaz

We all love wine -- that goes without saying -- but do we really understand what wine is? Sure, in its purest form, it’s grape juice gone “bad," but...

June 3, 2010 in Commentary
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