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Are you ready to finally open that bottle?

What is OTBN all about? Open That Bottle Night was created by Wall Street Journal columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John…

February 19, 2020

Where can you find best syrah variety?

Not all syrah is equal – especially considering the various continents where it is grown. Variances in climate, soil, weather…

January 21, 2020

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Pairing wine with your winter meals

As winter descends upon us, so does the change in dinner fare. The time for warm, rich soul food is…

November 27, 2019

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What should you pair with your holiday feast?

The much-anticipated release of Beaujolais Nouveau is always on the third Thursday of November, the week before Thanksgiving. Not only…

October 30, 2019

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The famous chardonnays of Burgundy

The French style, commonly referred to as white Burgundy, is stylistically a world apart from chardonnays from anywhere else. Burgundy…

October 2, 2019

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How does one become a sommelier?

If you are lucky enough to have befriended a sommelier, then kudos to you for knowing an industry insider who…

September 4, 2019

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Seek sweet in a bottle of ‘holy wine’

If so, look no further than the infamous dessert wine, Vin Santo. The wine is renowned in Italy, and its…

August 7, 2019

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Put down your winter reds and grab one of these

However, the long-awaited spring blooms to summer, and soon we will be kept warm with temperatures into the 90s and…

June 19, 2019

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The forgotten white wines of Bordeaux

Merely 10% of Bordeaux’s production is dry white wine. The Bordeaux region lies in southwestern France, just inland from the…

April 10, 2019

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With spring, it is rosè season once again

Perhaps in the meantime, we can embrace the arrival of the 2018 vintage of rosès. For rosè aficionados, this time…

March 27, 2019

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Montalcino: An alternative to Chianti

Chianti and its big brother Chianti Classico can be wonderful wines, but there are alternatives similar in price, quality and,…

February 27, 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

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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

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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

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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