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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

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Warming Up With Chilean Red Wines

After returning to a democracy and free market economy in the 1980s, it was – as if out of nowhere – that Chile re-entered the international wine scene. CLICK HERE to LISTEN to this week’s Wine of the Week segment … Continue reading

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Wines that Salute Veterans

Next Tuesday is Veteran’s Day, a time to pay tribute to and honor those who served in our country’s military service. Many Americans will find ways to celebrate and remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by those in uniform … Continue reading

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Scary Good Wines

Finding a good wine for Halloween isn’t always easy. A spooky label is a good start — and there are plenty of wines we can recommend with spooky labels. And while these labels may look scary, but there is no … Continue reading

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Five Common Wine Myths Debunked

Wine has become more and more demystified and accessible to American consumers over the past several years – we now out-rank France for total wine consumption! – but there are still a few lingering myths out there. CLICK HERE to … Continue reading

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Four French For Forty

I have hand selected four wines that represent a phenomenal value for French wine – and all of them have two things in common: First, they are all forty dollars. Second, they all drink like wines that cost twice the … Continue reading

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The Temperamental Wines of Chateauneuf du Pape

The red wines from the renowned appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape (literally “New Home of the Pope”), located in the Côtes du Rhône region of southern France, are legendary for being both fabulous and fickle. Fabulous, because the flavors, depth and … Continue reading

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Drinking Well and Doing Good

The wine industry is an extremely philanthropic business. Many wineries support charities by donating bottles or tasting experiences to benefit auctions. But a growing number of wineries give back to a particular charitable cause through donations that are tied directly … Continue reading

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Falling into Fall With Pinot Noir

According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, fall’s formal onset occurred at 10:29 pm on September 22nd. And if additional proof is required, just consult the leaves on all of the trees in my yard – they have already started their … Continue reading

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Toasting to the Memory of Nicolas Feuillatte

Nicolas Feuillatte (pronounced Foo-Yatt), the legendary socialite and entrepreneur, passed away last month on August 12th at the age of 88. However, he will best remembered as the visionary who started the Champagne brand that bears his name. Click HERE … Continue reading

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