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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Apa Plagã? Wine from Bali?
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“Do you like the wine?” The wait staff asked in anticipation. I had been having Sauvignon Blanc with dinner at the off-the-beaten-path beach...
Saturday, December 31, 2022
The Water of Life Named Marc
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I recently had my first taste of a Marc de Bourgogne, thanks to an old friend. Not just any marc, but one that is made from the pomace of th...
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Wine Gift Ideas
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Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, it is still a while before Christmas. Are you looking for some gift ideas for the o...
Monday, October 31, 2022
Upcycle that Wine!
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Do you have a bottle of wine that doesn’t meet your expectation? In my case (pun intended), I have a dozen from my own vintage with high vol...
Friday, September 30, 2022
Somm Blinders - Blind Tasting for the Rest of Us
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If you are a wine geek, you are probably familiar with the 2012 documentary, Somm . The film follows four individuals as they prepped for t...
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Wine Flaw - Excessive Volatile Acidity
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Ugh! My 2021 vintage has high volatile acidity (VA). It smells of pressed sugarcane juice and nail varnish. While I have made wine with high...
Sunday, July 31, 2022
My Go-To “Grocery Store” Wines
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Summer! It’s time for road trips, hikes, and picnics. For such moments, you want a wine that is made for easy drinking and maybe fits into a...
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