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Annual Predictions Lunch Provides Unpredictable Wines
At the end of each year, my dear friend, Kevin, holds a “Predictions” Lunch at the Capital Grill where a group of regulars gather to make predictions about such mundane things like, “who will win the Super Bowl” or “will … Continue reading
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Tawny Ports are the Port-side of Value
Last week, I wrote about value-oriented wines from Lisbon, Portugal. But Lisbon is not the only region in Portugal with a corner on the value-market. There are many good buys to be had on the Port-side of Portugal, namely Tawny Port. … Continue reading
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WTOP Wine of the Week, January 14, 2011 – Value Wines of Lisbon
This is an audio recap of the Washington Examiner column reviewing value wines of Lisbon – listen in! January 14, 2010 – Value Wines of Lisbon
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Great Wine Values from Lisbon!
Today, the wines produced in the Lisbon region are some of the best examples of Portuguese winemaking. Not only are these wines versatile – they pair beautifully with food or can be enjoyed on their own – but they also … Continue reading
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Wine Glasses Provide Insight for The New Year
The size and shape of the bowl as well as the type of glass used all make a huge difference in extracting the truest quality of wine, so if I have one major resolution for the New Year – other … Continue reading
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The Wine Year In Review – My Favorite Wine Experiences of 2010
Each year I try to write one column about the best wine experience of the year. However, looking back, it occurs to me that there was not just one noteworthy event, but, indeed, several. Best of all, most of these … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week December 24, 2010 – Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Sparkling wines has been stereotyped as something only to be enjoyed during special birthdays, weddings or, as is currently the case, year-end celebrations which is too bad since sparkling wines are incredibly versatile. They pair well with a variety of … Continue reading
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Annual Guide to Sparkling Wines and Champagnes
To quote wine writer Willie Gluckstern, “In a perfect world, everyone would have a glass of Champagne every evening.” This holiday season, make a new resolution to drink more Champagne and sparkling wines. Here’s a quick guide to finding the … Continue reading
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WTOP Radio Wine of the Week – Wines for the Holidays
Here we are at the height of the holiday party season and many people are intimidated about bringing wine as a host or hostess gift and others are confused about what to serve at holiday parties. The trick is you … Continue reading
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Wines of the Unions des Grands Cru
Professional golfers have the PGA. Actors have the Screen Actors Guild. And the top estates of the famed wine-growing region of Bordeaux have the Union des Grand Cru (UGC), an organization of 132 member Chateaux, who banded together in 1973 to protect their unique heritage and promote their wines around the world. Continue reading
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