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The Value Wines of Chile
This is my second installment in an ongoing column featuring the “Best Wine Values From…” country series which will tackle one of the most challenging wine producing countries of all; Chile. What makes Chile such an interesting country to cover is … Continue reading
The Wines of Sokol Blosser
When Bill Blosser and Susan Sokol Blosser planted their first vines in 1971 in the Dundee Hills, there was virtually no wine industry in Oregon. With a lot of hard work and determination, the young couple turned an abandoned prune … Continue reading
What’s In Your Cellar?
Wine collectors tend to gauge each other’s “commitment” to wine by asking two essential questions. First, “what type of wine do you collect?” And second, we always want to know, “how many bottles are in your cellar?” But lately, given the … Continue reading
Wines to Enhance Romance for Valentine’s Day
What’s a modern day, stressed-out couple to do in order to grab that loving feeling this Valentine’s day? For the answer, I decided to solicit advice from some of the busiest people I know and find out what wine they plan … Continue reading
Ravens Fans Rave About Ravenswood Wines
The upcoming football finale is finally here, and this year I actually have a proverbial dog in the fight. I grew up in a household that revered the San Francisco 49ers. But alas, the 49ers are definitely not the local … Continue reading
My Friend David’s Wines
My friend David’s tastes in wine tend to run more toward the mysterious and arcane end of the spectrum. But here’s the thing… David really does know “his” wines. And by “his” wines, I mean interesting, delicious, value-oriented wines that … Continue reading
Poker Night Wines
A few years ago, several moms from my son’s third grade class decided to create a monthly “book club.” So I decided to level the playing field and start my own “book club” with some of the dads from the same … Continue reading
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Wines For A South American Cuisine
I recently met 0ne of my more interesting challenges when a neighborhood friend invited me over for a post-holiday holiday party. When a friend Antonio and his lovely wife are originally from Venezuela, so the scrumptious buffet included some delectable-but-difficult … Continue reading
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An Old Resolution for the New Year
A new year is here again, providing yet another opportunity to pledge allegiance to improving our lives and resolving to vanquish bad habits. My resolution this year is the same as it is every year; I will continue to drink more … Continue reading
All That Sparkles For New Year’s Eve
Since just about every wine-growing region on the planet produces some version of sparkling wine, there must be something to it. Here are a few sparkling wines from around the world that you should definitely consider making a resolution to … Continue reading