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Justin's 2007 Orphan Finds a Home
2009-05-14 20:56
There are wines that you expect to be bad, and there are wines you expect to be good. Often times an expensive wine, that you expect to be good shocks you with its lack of texture, balance or finish. However, every once in a while a wine that you don't expect too much from, comes along...
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I feel like Pinot tonight! - Tasting Pinot Noir - Horizontal Wine Tasting - 2006 West Coast
2009-05-08 15:04
Don't have any plans tonight? How about a horizontal wine tasting. Tonight the San Diego group is conducting a horizontal tasting of 2006 Pinot Noir from the West Coast.
A Horizontal Tasting involves wines that all come from the same vintage. You decide the vintage and you determine...
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Dinner with a Master Sommelier
2009-02-22 19:22
Boulder, Colorado
My wife and I were on a weekend getaway in Boulder, Colorado the weekend prior to the craziness of Thanksgiving. We both graduated from the University of Colorado and we were on a mission to go back, stay at a nice hotel and eat a couple great meals.
We were unaware that top...
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Valentines Day, Chocoloates, and Rich Wines
2009-02-04 22:34
Sweet, Rich Wines Make the Chocolate Love Connection
By Marian Jansen op de Haar
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many of us have love – and chocolate – on the brain. The rich sensuality of chocolate alone makes for an ideal way to end a romantic meal – no matter what...
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Reader Question - Does all red wine get better with age?
2009-01-19 23:48
Actual Reader Question:
Quick question…Does all red wine get better with age? If I were to buy a 10 dollar bottle and cellar it for a few years would it be a better wine or is that a waste? How do you know which wines can be cellared?
Benjamin F. in Boston, Massachusetts
Ben,
Great...
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Champagne in the Winter, and for the Super Bowl
2009-01-13 00:01
Champagnes Make Winter Sparkle
By Marian Jansen op de Haar
A Champagne toast is synonymous with celebration and no party this winter would be complete without it. Don’t let the search for that perfect bubbly – one that suits the occasion, your tastes and your budget – spoil the...
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Literary Review - WineWise - Your Complete Guide to Understanding, Selecting, and Enjoying Wine
2008-12-20 10:40
Wine Wise - Your Complete Guide to Understanding, Selecting, and Enjoying Wine
Written by Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith, Michael A. Weiss, and The CIA (not that CIA, the Culinary Institute of America)
If we were quoted on the book sleeve –
“A highly informative book that will make...
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Holiday Parties Take Flight
2008-11-26 10:12
Holiday Parties Take Flight
By Marian Jansen op de Haar
Festive gatherings of friends and loved ones are one of the best things about the holidays. Yet with the bustle of the season, who has time to plan and prepare an extravagant event? Consider instead hosting a wine tasting with...
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More than Malbec
2008-10-22 01:40
More than Malbec
By Daniel Karlin
Founder of Anuva Vinos, a Premium Argentine Wine Club
The first person who talked to me about Argentine wine was a Brazilian tourist I met in the wine aisle of a supermarket in Buenos Aires....
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How to Read a Wine Label
2008-10-11 17:41
How To Read a Wine Label
By Marian Jansen op de Haar
The wine aisle can be an intimidating place, even for seasoned wine aficionados who would like to try something new. The labels range from quirky and fun to stately and regal, from eye-catching to simple. Studies have shown that...
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