Month: August 2015
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The Perfect Wine to Welcome Fall
How would you like a wine with the versatility to pair fried chicken, hot dogs, fresh fish and Traditional Thanksgiving meal; plus all things in between? A wine you can sip on the beach in a bathing suit and watching a football game in boots and a scarf? A wine that is as perfect on […]
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What Does Sustainability Taste Like?
We all use various criteria when selecting wine to purchase. Price, varietal, occasion, food pairing, wine producer, wine growing region and vintage are among the many things we consider when standing in the aisles of our favorite wine retailer or perusing a restaurant wine list. How often do you consider eco-friendly, sustainable practices of the […]
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All Hail the King: International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
What is the most famous grape varietal in the world? Arguably (Pinot Noir lovers may not agree) it is Cabernet Sauvignon. If the wine world was the animal kingdom than Cabernet Sauvignon would be the lion. It is one of the world’s most widely recognized grapes, grown in every wine producing country and universally loved. […]
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Santorini: Take Me Away
Do you like to travel? I love to travel. Seeing the world and experiencing cultures different than my own is one of my greatest joys in life. Take Greece for example. Imagine sitting in a small café on a steep Caldera cliff in a tranquil Santorini town such as Fira, Imerovigli or Oia, overlooking the […]
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Have a Sicilian Summer with Donnafugata Wine
How would you like to spend the remainder of your summer in Sicily? I know I would! If you are not able to hop on the next plane headed to the beautiful Italian island you are not completely out of luck. Donnafugata is bringing their wonderful Sicilian summer to you! Summers in Sicily are filled […]
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“The Winds of War” Live-blogged, 7: Hitler bombed my wine cellar!
Welcome back to the next installment of Sean Munger’s Live Blogging Herman Wouk’s The Winds of War. This is an emotional installment, filled with booze, bombs and lots of sexual energy. In this section Wouk takes us into the devastation of the bombings of London in a such a way you can almost feel it. […]
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Cornerstone Cellars: Constantly Improving Perfection
Cornerstone Cellars is hitting on all cylinders these days. The winery and team continues to impress with their perennially outstanding wines along with the many new wines they are adding to their portfolio. I don’t know what I have done to benefit from their dedication and hard work but they continue to bless me with […]
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The Elegance & Beauty of Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Imagine sipping a golden glass of delicate yet persistent bubbles with a fine mousse like feel caressing your palate. Soft flavors of orchard fruits, citrus and buttery brioche wrapped in rich, round acidity dance across your tongue, lingering as they slide down your throat. You smile as your senses delight in the smell, taste and […]
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Wines of Southwest France with #Winophiles
It’s August and time for another stop on the French Winophiles tour. This month we visit the lesser known region of Southwest France. I will tell you the secret of Southwest France upfront: if you love Bordeaux but prefer not to pay Bordeaux prices then you will love the wines of Southwest France because the […]
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Sonoma Wine Country Weekend 2015
Looking for something fun to do Labor Day Weekend? How about a weekend in Sonoma County! Tickets are now available for the 2015 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, taking place over Labor Day Weekend, Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept.6. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Sonoma County’s leading fundraising event and host to one of the top three […]
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