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Super Wines for the Super Bowl
The game of champions is upon us this weekend, and since I do not have a proverbial dog in the upcoming football finale, I have been nominated to pick out the wines for a big bash hosted by friends for … Continue reading
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White Wines for Winter
Last week, we reviewed how Syrah can warm the soul on a cold day, but winter isn’t only for red wine. While big red wines are an expected accompaniment for cold weather fare, such as stews and chili, some white … Continue reading
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Sip Sip Syrah
A couple of weeks ago, it was so cold that even my dog didn’t want to go outside – and he wears a permanent fur coat. So I did was any decent red-blooded wine consumer would do: I broke out … Continue reading
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Predictions for the New Year
I would not be a legitimate wine journalist unless I made some predictions about what wines and wine trends will be hot or cold in the New Year. I mean, all the other cool journalists are doing it. But the … Continue reading
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The Most Interesting Wines of 2013
Soren Kierkegaard once said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” And the said can be said of wine. But let me clarify… Looking back over some of the most interesting wines I sampled last … Continue reading
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Wines to Put Some Sparkle In Your New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is almost here – and no wine is more fun to welcome in the New Year than Sparkling wine. But just how should one go about finding the right sparkler for their particular palate? Well, price is … Continue reading
What To Do With Leftover Wine
Given the fact that the Thanksgiving holiday is rife with leftovers, why should wine be any different? The ensuing marathon weekend of inventive leftover creations would do well with a few of the prized wines that just might be – … Continue reading
Annual Thanksgiving Wine Review
Thanksgiving is by far and away our favorite holiday since Cindy and I get an opportunity to spend the day together cooking great food and then sharing it with family and friends. But it is the same wonderful food that … Continue reading
Wine Bliss By The Half Bottle
Half bottles are not as easy to find as you might think. Many wine shops carry limited quantities of quality wines in the 375ml size either because demand is low or supply from wineries isn’t readily available. In addition, many … Continue reading
Wines to “Fall” For
When I think about transitioning my wine palate from the hot summer months into the cool, crisp season of fall, I traditionally think of pinot noir as the ideal grape varietal to gently take me back to the red wine … Continue reading