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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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Beat the Summer Heat with Delicious Food & Wine
I don’t know about you but things have certainly heated up in Dallas this August. Gone are the days of endless rain; we are in full-fledged heat and humidity. During this time of year I like to eat light, clean foods paired with crisp, refreshing wine. Additionally, the hot Texas summer offers a perfect time…
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Ladies Night Out has gone Shoe Crazy with Wine
A few weeks ago I received an awesomely large box filled with wine samples. As I opened the box I immediately realized it was time to gather my friends for a Ladies Night Out wine tasting evening. It only got better from there because the following week I already had a LNO on my calendar!…
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Portuguese Wines: Just Say Yes
It is August and time once again for one of my favorite monthly activites, Wine Pairing Weekend. This month’s theme was selected by Christy Majors of Confessions of a Culinary Diva. She has chosen to highlight one of my favorite wine countries: Portugal! Portugal is quite diverse as a wine region. However, as a whole…
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“The Winds of War” Live-blogged, 6: Blood, toil, tears, sweat…and wine!
It’s the summer of 1940. Churchill is the newly elected Prime Minister of England and he delivers his famous speech where he promises, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” After a short summer break Sean Munger takes us back into the Herman Wouk’s The Winds of War. Read on as…
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July Winestudio: An Exposé of Viña Montes
When Protocol WineStudio announced Chilean winery Montes as the subject of July’s #Winestudio I jumped at the opportunity to join the conversation. I have enjoyed the high quality wines and the story behind the wines of Montes for years. In the past year I have written several articles featuring the wines of Montes: “Weeknight Enjoyment…
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