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German Rieslings from the Mosel
I am a big fan of Germany’s white wines, particularly the wonderfully aromatic Riesling wines from the region that crawls along the Mosel River and its tributaries, the rivers Saar and Ruwer. These wines are produced in a variety of styles that … Continue reading
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The Diverse Wines of South Africa
There is a place on earth where two oceans collide and where New World wines meet with Old World standards. This tip of the world is known as South Africa, and it is home to some of the most diverse … Continue reading
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Argyle Makes Wines with Soles
Texas native Rollin Soles is not your average winemaker. After attending the University of California at Davis, where he earned his Masters of Science in Enology and Viticulture, he set his sights on producing wines in Oregon, well before the … Continue reading
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The Source is Where It’s At
I love this restaurant. I consider myself a knowledgeable foodie and a service snob and this place always rocks on both scales. From the moment you walk in, you know that this is a special place. There is just a … Continue reading
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The Sicilian Wines of Planeta
The Planeta family have been farming the volcanic rich soils of Sicily for some time, however, their entry into the wine world is less than two decades old. Today, the Planeta wine organization includes six unique vineyard locations totally 900 … Continue reading
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WTOP Wine of the Week – Rosés for Valentine’s Day
Sparkling Rosé wines are just that Cupid ordered for Valentine’s Day! And just like the ubiquitous nature of love, sparkling rosé wines can be found in just about every wine grape growing in the world. Best of all, many sparkling … Continue reading
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Roses May be Red, But Rosés Are For Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, there is no better wine to celebrate new love with – or the love you already share with someone – than with a bottle of bubbly. But not just any sparkling wine. For the day of love, … Continue reading
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Super Wines for the Super Bowl
The 46th annual Super Bowl is crawling towards television sets poised in homes and sports bars across the country and around the world. Here are a few ideas that will please a diversity of palates while leaving enough money in … Continue reading
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The Best Wines Made From Grapes You’ve Never Heard Of!
If you are really open to expanding both your proverbial wine horizon as well as your palate, discovering the history behind tasty, lesser known varietals can be its own reward. After all, there are over 200 fairly common unique grape … Continue reading
There’s No Place Like Rhone
Many wine regions that have their own distinctive personalities. Napa drips with big, rich cabernet sauvignons. Burgundy seduces with its pinot noirs. Tuscan wines crave Italian cuisine. And Rhone wines wrap you in a warm blanket. Click HERE to listen … Continue reading