Monthly Archives: June 2014

American Sparklers for the 4th of July

Posted on June 27, 2014 by The Vine Guy

I was recently part of a three-person panel of judges at the 34th San Francisco wine competition. Since there are about 20 panels, you never know what your group will be asked to evaluate. Fortunately, our panel was blessed to … Continue reading →

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The Wines of Summer

Posted on June 20, 2014 by The Vine Guy

My second favorite saying in Washington is, “it ain’t the heat, it’s the humidity.” Who are they kidding? Either way, it’s hot and I need a wine that cuts through a Washington summer like a motorcade cuts through rush hour … Continue reading →

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Rhone Rangers Red Wines

Posted on June 13, 2014 by The Vine Guy

Regular listeners and readers will know that I am a huge fan of Rhone wines – and that definitely includes Rhone-style wines that are grown domestically.   CLICK HERE to LISTEN to this week’s Wine of the Week segment on … Continue reading →

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Rhone Ranger White Wines

Posted on June 6, 2014 by The Vine Guy

Regular listeners and readers will know that I am a huge fan of Rhone wines – and that definitely includes Rhone-style wines that are grown domestically. Southern part of France. It is technically two distinct vinicultural areas; the Northern Rhône … Continue reading →

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