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American Sparklers for Fourth of July
While France may know a thing or two about Champagne, the good ol’ U S of A produces some of the best sparkling wines for the money in the world. So, I thought with the Fourth of July just around … Continue reading
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She Said/He Said Advice on Summer Sippers
Summer is here and the debate about which wine to tame the high temperatures with is a constant source of heat in our household. She likes white wines that are crisp and dry, he prefers wines that are off-dry and … Continue reading
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Beer-A-Palooza: The Savor Craft Beer Experience
Back in Black, Interlude, Corruption, Breakaway, Noble Rot, Kismet Saison, Kalifornia Kolsch, Total Domination, Rahr’s Ugly Pug, Good Samaritan, Raisin Apollo, Grumpy Monk, Velvet Rooster, DumpsterDog, Troegenator, Gilgamesh, and Razor Wit. Great names for rock bands? Maybe. But these are … Continue reading
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The Broken Record in San Francisco – Sets a High Bar For Dives
I was recently in San Francisco for the International Wine Competition and I wanted to try something a little off the beaten path fro dinner. My wife suggested that I try The Broken Record (she had recently seen it featured on an … Continue reading
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White Wine Tour of Italy – The Vine Gal
This week, the Vine Gal blissfully sips her way through the northern end of Italy on a white wine tour. From Pinot Grigio to Sauvignon Blanc, the broad assortment of whites gives consumers the luxury of selecting wines that pair with a … Continue reading
Red Wine Tour of Italy
I have a difficult time keeping Italian wine regions and their varietals straight. Part of the reason for my confusion is the labyrinth of vineyard designations and the complex regulatory governance that defines and enforces the various levels of quality … Continue reading
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White Wines for Summertime Sippin’
While the summer solstice may mark the official start of summer as June 20th this year, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the psychological beginning of the season. And while I drink white wines just about any time of year – … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – 2009 Bordeaux Vintage
There are a few wines in Bordeaux that are actually a good value from the remarkable 2009 vintage. Click here to listen in to this week’s Wine of the Week segment on WTOP radio Click here to check out the Wine … Continue reading
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2009 Bordeaux – An Investment In Taste
One of the things that really sunk in about the past decade in Bordeaux is that for the first time in recent memory, Bordeaux did not experience any “off” vintages. Not a single one. And of all the good-to-great vintages, … Continue reading
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A Variety of Red Varietals for Grilling Season
I am excited about summer because it signals the beginning of the grilling season, and I love to grill. I also love red wine – and there is a red wine out there to pair with every grilling option and … Continue reading
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