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Two brandies, both alike in dignity

Both spirits are brandies, but not all brandy is Cognac or Armagnac. The two spirits are named after the villages…

January 16, 2019

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Pairing wine for the perfect winter feast

Every celebration is best kicked off with an amuse-bouche – a bite sized hors d’oeuvres – along with a glass…

December 19, 2018

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Why the stemware holding your wine matters

Sure, enjoying your wine out of a coffee mug or mason jar will still give you the winter warm-wine fuzzies,…

December 5, 2018

Food

Forget the chocolate: Advent calendars go for booze, cheese

The cardboard calendars, typically filled with chocolates, are now being stuffed with cans of beer and bottles of wine. Others…

December 2, 2018

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What to pair with your holiday feast

The answer has evolved over the years and is now: whatever you typically fancy. Yes, there are classic wine pairings…

November 21, 2018

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This holiday season, seek out an artisan Champagne

It’s all too easy to grab the recognizable bottle, but for those interested in a more unique experience, look no…

November 7, 2018

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Take time to stop and smell the rosés

Following last edition’s focus on palate and tasting assessment, we’ll now focus on bouquet. For those that may not be…

October 23, 2018

The Grapevine

Are you truly tasting wine to its fullest?

For some, the intrigue of a new wine is assessed, pondered upon and appreciated. For others, it’s a stress-reliever at…

October 10, 2018

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5 rules for successful wine pairing

For most people, good wine pairings literally go unnoticed, while bad wine pairings can be awful. Remember the last time…

September 26, 2018

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South Africa’s wines: From 1650s to today

The South African wine industry began as a result of the need for the Dutch East India Company to set…

September 11, 2018

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The deep, red wines of Portugal

Albeit, cork production there exceeds wine production. However, over the past decade the country, has become recognized for its deep,…

August 28, 2018

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Toro: Spain’s other red wine

The region lies in the western end of Castilla y Leon along the Douro River (Ribera del Duero) and was…

August 14, 2018

Food

Farmers Market Profile: Sutcliffe Vineyards brings wine to farmers market

winery marks first time alcohol has been served at market

July 25, 2018

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Sardinia’s wines might get you to 100

Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in the skins of grapes, blueberries and raspberries. While there are other food sources that…

July 16, 2018

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The sauvignon blancs of the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley lies in the northern half of France and is named after the country’s most famous river, the…

July 4, 2018

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Want a new summer red? Try Barbera

Regardless of whether it’s red, white or rosè that typically coats your summer glass, there is a great summer red…

June 20, 2018

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Explore the mysterious, multifaceted wines of Jura

In the wine industry, Jura wines are revered for the unique nuances that makes them excellent for food pairing. During…

June 6, 2018

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New Zealand’s growing pinot noir country

While we all know that that country’s greatest contribution to the world of wine is their infamous sauvignon blanc, their…

May 23, 2018

Food

Joshua Arnold carries on family’s vinting legacy

of the San Juan’s cabernet sauvignon wins international Double Gold

May 22, 2018

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Chablis: Great white from northern France

It is said that there are two white wine drinkers: chardonnay drinkers and anything-but-chardonnay drinkers. This is not always the…

May 8, 2018

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Argentina’s refresingly dry torrontès

DNA profiling at University of California-Davis revealed that this varietal is a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Criolla Chica,…

April 25, 2018

Food

Durango Wine Experience expands its palate

Three-day event will feature silent dance party, booze-infused doughnuts

April 24, 2018

Food

Wine-related firms look to uncork opportunities in marijuana

For marijuana businesses, that means a host of potential new ancillary companies to choose from, as well as added legitimacy…

April 8, 2018

Food

Black wine is here to turn out the lights on your rosé party

It’s time to add another color to your wine rainbow: Black. First things first: Black wine isn’t black because of…

April 7, 2018