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 traffic. I need a “Summer” wine.
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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.
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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 Valley and the Southern Rhône Valley, that derive their specific characteristics from the unique soil compositions found throughout the Valley.
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While Rosés are not just for summer sipping any more, I still find myself gravitating towards the pretty and refreshing pink wines when the weather warms up. For my money – and fortunately, most rosés are easy on the wallet – few wines are as versatile as rosés. Served well-chilled, they’re the perfect hammock companion or aperitif. Served slightly chilled, they can keep up with grilled seafood or roasted chicken. And sparkling versions simply shout, “party on.”
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May 25th is National Wine Day – not like I need an excuse to open a good bottle of wine – but just in case you do, consider opening a great bottle of wine this Sunday. Just make sure you don’t fall victim to these five common mistakes that many wine lovers make.
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A couple of days ago, a business associate sent me an email and asked me for a few wine recommendations. He said, “I need a reasonably priced red and white wine for a party I am having. Any suggestions?”
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The best way to buy Bordeaux wines is to buy them early. Now this may be a bit counterintuitive, because many Bordeaux wines are really at their best when they have five, ten even twenty years of age on them, but buying the usually-expensive wines before they hit the traditional retail market (called “futures”) is a smart – and lower-cost – bet.
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I know that the old adage about gift giving says, “it’s better to give than to receive,” but this Mother’s Day, I think it would be wonderful to give and receive a “thoughtfully tasteful” gift. After all, having a wife/mother who loves to cook – and occasionally enjoy a delicious glass of wine along with her culinary efforts – I like the idea of giving her a special bottle of wine with a theme (flowers, jewelry, candy). And if it really is the “thought that counts,” chances are good that this thoughtful spouse will receive the benefits of mom’s kitchen creations.
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Last week, my wife and I took our high school junior on a familiar right-of-passage: a college campus tour road trip. Of course, he was not interested in visiting any of the local colleges. Oh no. He wanted to venture a little further afield. Well, maybe a lot further afield. He wanted to go to California and visit campuses up and down the west coast…. click here to continue reading about a great road trip and some fantastic wines
It finally feels like spring has sprung in the Nation’s capital. Even the cherry blossoms agree. And their arrival has signaled something much more significant for me; it heralds the start of “sushi season.”… click here to read more about some great sushi wines
