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Considering Rhone Blends

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, we know more about these grapes than we might be aware of! Cotes du Rhone, Rhone rangers, and of course the GSM blends from...

January 15, 2013 in Wine Varieties
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Guide to Rhone Blends

By Gregory Dal Piaz

I’ve been tasting a few Rhone style blends of as of late, and am looking forward to a small vertical of Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape covering the...

January 14, 2013 in Wine Varieties
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The 4 Wines of 2013

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Today I came to work planning on writing an article about wines I can no longer afford to buy, but along the way I took a detour, or rather a detour took me....

January 3, 2013 in Wine Varieties
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Holiday Guide to Cava

By Diane Letulle

If your budget can’t afford Champagne, and you’ve had one too many glasses of prosecco this year, consider ringing in 2013 with Spain’s popular...

December 31, 2012 in Wine Varieties
The Dirt on (and Under) Cabernet Sauvignon

By Christy Canterbury MW

Cabernet Sauvignon has been around and has been a success for a long, long while, but its origins were only recently discovered. A University of Davis duo...

December 4, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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Luxury Wine Gifts for the Holidays

By Gregory Dal Piaz

If you want to find a special gift for the wine lover on your list, you might want to plan ahead. It’s easy enough to find a decent $20 bottle of wine at...

November 28, 2012 in Wine Varieties
Mother Nature Meets WoMan: 2010 Red Burgundy in Your Glass(es)

By Christy Canterbury MW

As I said in my post on 2010 Burgundian whites, this vintage is delicious. I discussed there how weather affects white and red wines differently. So far,...

October 18, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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Mother Nature Meets Wo/Man - 2010 Burgundy Whites in Your Glass(es)

By Christy Canterbury MW

The 2010 wines from Burgundy are delicious. The weather affects white and red wines differently. I’ll start by pointing out why small weather events can...

October 4, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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The Seductive Reds of Friuli Venezia-Giulia

By Christy Canterbury MW

I remember my first few encounters with Friulian reds. I adored them instantly. The wines possess freshness and cheerful purpose. Brisk acidity focuses the...

September 18, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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The Best Roses

By Gregory Dal Piaz

I often get asked what the best wines are. In all honesty, that is a question without an answer. I can tell you which I think are the best wines of any given...

June 21, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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