Confessions of a Pinot-phile
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August 18 is National Pinot Noir Day - as if this great variety needs a day to get recognition. Let’s celebrate pinot in at least some of its guises with a reflection on pinot’s greatness.
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Tapping into Trendy Rosé
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There is nothing wrong and everything right about having rosé all year long. Even if you live in a location that has cold winters, there is a place at the table for well-made rosé!
Read MoreOver a Barrel
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When does "Barrel Aged" no longer mean "aged in a barrel?" We may be about to find out if Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has a say in the matter. At the moment, they have consumers over a barrel.
Read MoreTasting with the Bloggers
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This year's annual Winebloggers Conference will be in Santa Rosa, California November 9-12. I've joined the program to give two seminars to attendees, focusing on two rising star DO's (Denominations of Origin) in Spain: Cariñena and Rías Baixas. If you write about wine now or hope to write about wine, this conference is a great opportunity. Details are in today's blog post.
Read MoreDrinking in Game of Thrones
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The first half of Game of Thrones' final season is upon us, prompting some musings on wine and food. Just what did Daenerys drink with the raw horse heart? Fortunately, there are some new wines that arrived just in time for Season 7.
Read MoreA Mixed Blessing
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When is a corked wine a good thing? Well, never, but it can be a mixed blessing
Read MoreWho Makes What in the Wine World
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The wine world is changing quickly, and it isn't all due to global warming
Read MoreCognac Looms Large
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The announcement of a stunning Cognac release prompts some thoughts on the most elegant of brandies. And while few will be up for paying £60,000 pounds for one of the six-liter decanters of Louis XIII there are other Cognacs to consider that still carry the pedigree of this spirited terroir.
Read MoreA True Ambassador of Wine
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Etienne Hugel, of the 12th generation of his family to make wine in Alsace, passed away at the age of 57. I knew Etienne and learned a great deal from him, not only about Alsatian wine but about the humility of sharing. Some thoughts are in this week's blog post.
Read MoreMore Real-World Wine Pairings
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This week, more thoughts on the challenges and pleasures of pairing wine and food taken from the recent Interactive Dinner staged by VeritageMiami
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