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Super Wine Pairings for the Super Bowl
Make no mistake – I really like beer. And I know that the party beverage of choice for the majority of traditional Super Bowl get-togethers is usually reserved for the realm of finely crafted brews. After all, just look at … Continue reading
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The Wines of Portugal
A few weeks ago, I prognosticated that Portugal and Spain were going to be the hot wines for 2015. Both countries have made a genuine effort to increase the quality of their winemaking while maintaining their value-driven pricing. And while … Continue reading
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The Wines of Numanthia
The Bodega Numanthia estate lies near the small village of Valdefinjas, in the province of Zamora in the Toro region of Spain. The estate was founded in 1998 by the Eguren family, who hail from the Rioja region. From the … Continue reading
When Friends Make Wine
From time-to-time, some of those friends end up making wine, and some winemakers become good friends. Inevitably, some of those friends will ask me to “review” their wines. Occasionally, it can lead to awkward moments of silence. After all, how … Continue reading
Wine Resolutions
Well, another year has come and gone, and another list of resolutions has passed into my personal history book with mixed success. There were a few personal promises that I kept and more than a few that fell into the … Continue reading
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Champagne for the Holidays
Americans just don’t drink enough Champagne, which is why I love this time of year. It gives me an excuse to shout (or write) all about the wonderful versatility that Champagne has to offer. American humorist and writer put it … Continue reading
Wine Gadgets For The Wine Lover
The holiday season can put a lot of pressure on friends and loved ones who are trying to find the perfect gift for the wine lover in their life. Buying a bottle or two of wine is always a dicey … Continue reading
Passport to Wine Country: Sonoma Valley, Part One
Last week, we took a quick spin through Napa Valley. This week, we continue our Passport to Wine series with a visit to Napa Valley’s Big Brother to the west, Sonoma County. I say “big” because Sonoma is about 75% … Continue reading
Passport to Wine Country: Napa Valley
Many wine consumers have turned to Wine-Themed destination travel over the last several years. According to The Wine Institute, a California based government relations association that represents wineries and wine-related businesses, 20.7 million tourists visited California wine regions in 2013, … Continue reading
Value in Winery Direct Wines
Last week, I wrote an online column recommending wine pairings for Thanksgiving. Many of my well-thought out wine recommendations were in the $15 per bottle price range. However, after reading some of the online comments, I came to two conclusions; … Continue reading