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Jordan Winery: 40 Years of Exceptional Wines
How can a winery that only crafts two wines become an icon California winery and maintain that legendary status for forty years? Jordan Winery has accomplished this through focusing on crafting wines...
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Troon Vermentino and Tom Kha Gai Soup
Do you have a favorite fall food? I don’t have one but I do enjoy preparing soups as the weather begins to cool off. When preparing a hearty soup such as steak, split pea, or lentil, wine pairings can...
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Who’s Ready for International Tempranillo Day?
I love the celebration of wine grapes! Why? First of all because I love wine, second because I love the communal spirit of everyone sharing and sipping the same grape on the same day, and third any...
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Exploring the Idea of Local on #WinePW
What does local mean to you? Local is defined as “pertaining to, characteristic of, or restricted to a particular place.” Are you particularly tied to your locale through culture, people, or cuisine?...
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Exploring the Passion of Burgundy
I am often asked what is my favorite wine. Favorite? The world of wine is so vast it is next to impossible for me to select one. That being said I do have a desert island wine, the one I would select...
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Fall for Zinfandel: 6 California Zinfandels to Meet Your Fall Food Pairing Needs
Did you know today is National Zinfandel Day? Zinfandel is a perfect wine for fall foods and an ideal window into California terroir. I am thrilled to share with you my latest article on The Daily Meal...
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Beaujolais: Ah, To Be Young, Wild, & Free
One of the wine world’s most celebrated events is Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! I remember just a few weeks after last year’s Paris attacks the Beaujolais Nouveau wine makers driving through Paris...
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A Guide to the Perfect #Thanksgiving #Food & #Wine Pairings
Thanksgiving. The one day of the year when Americans gather for family, friends, food, and football. It is a day meant to focus on gratitude and the joy of being with those we love. It is also a day...
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Carmenère: The Signature Grape of Chile
Carmenère has had a rocky reputation over the years. It is a thick skinned grape that requires a longer than usual growing season in a sun-drenched, dry growing region. Although it originates in...
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Bonterra Vineyards: Honesty & Transparency Reaps Rewards
After 25 years of hard work and dedication to organic practices long before it was cool, Bonterra Organic Vineyards is now an overnight success. A steady plotting of crafting value wines with a focus...
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Rockin and Rolling with Bruce Patch Wines
There is a lot of symmetry between music and wine. Music and wine are both artistic expressions, born of single components harmoniously amalgamated into a new creation. Enjoyment of music is as...
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Idling with Lazy Creek Vineyards
The holidays are such a hustle and bustle time of year. Rushing to accomplish last work projects while preparing for the season with shopping, decorating, and celebrations. It is a joyful time of year...
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A Look at Some Lesser Known Puglian Wines
Italy is home to some of the world’s best wine. But let’s face it, most of us only know a drop in the bucket of the five hundred indigenous grape varieties in Italy. I am fortunate to have enjoyed...
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Why You Must Be Drinking Port This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time of indulgences. We spend too much money, we eat too much rich food and sweets, and we drink too much alcohol. As we are over-indulging on food and booze there is a solution to...
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Keeping Warm this Winter with Some Big Italian Reds
As temperatures drop we begin to embrace heartier cuisines to keep us warm. Pasta Bolognese, lasagna, and stews are among our winter dining selections. When selecting a wine to pair with these winter...
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Book Review: A Perfect Score
What does it take to craft a Napa Valley 100 point wine in the 21st century? In their new book, A Perfect Score The Art, Soul, and Business of a 21st Century Winery, Kathryn and Craig Hall share their...
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A Bounty of Cabernet Franc
It’s an age old tale of forbidden romance resulting in a child out of wedlock. This child, a son, has a rivalry with his father. The child grows to become a confident, assured, ruler. He is loved by...
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Fun Holiday Gifts for Every Wine Lover on Your List
I love the holidays. I drive my family crazy because starting the Friday after Thanksgiving I listen to Christmas music all the way to December 25. I am super excited this year that Hanukkah begins at...
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Make Your Holidays Sparkle Italian Style
If there is ever a time of year to enjoy the bubbly it is now! Furthermore, the Italians know how to embrace life and celebrate in style. They live so well there is a lifestyle movement known as “The...
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Do You Have the Holiday Spirit?
The holidays are such a joyful time of year. Large parties, small get togethers, this time of year we embrace our families and friends. It is also a fun time of year to branch out a little with some...
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