School has started, the leaves will be turning soon, and it is that time of the year to put on your favorite cardigan and sip…read more
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Perfect Local Pairings
Perfect Local Pairings Here at France 44 we like to think outside the box for ideas on what to do with local craft spirits….read more
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The Indiana Jones of Wine: Telmo Rodriguez
Rico Suave? Maybe. Meet Telmo Rodriguez–the Indiana Jones of wine….read more
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Wine Lies: What’s In A Name?
Question: Would a Moscato taste as sweet by any other name? Answer: No… but it’s complicated. It’s become a trend for Wine 101 posts to…read more
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Return of the Pils
A short time ago in a galaxy not so far, far away… Luke Skybrewer has returned to his home planet of Earth in an attempt…read more
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Coming Into Wine Consciousness: Looking “Sideways” at Merlot
How could a 5-second clip from a tawdry 2004 movie devastate an industry? But it didn’t. We just missed the point….read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Rosé
In a way that no one could have ever predicted, rosé has become a cultural symbol of “the good life.”…read more
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Wow, Nice Cans!
Long gone are the days of tin cans, housing questionable brew, twanging with metallic sadness….read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Syrah
Syrah is a wild thing, and needs to be discovered on its own terms….read more
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Red, White, or Green?
It’s never been easier to buy organic wine. We’ve never had such a wide selection of varieties and styles from so many places at our…read more
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Wine Lies Your Mother Told You, vol. 2
The Lie: Sulfites are bad for you. Talking about sulfites in wine is like talking about politics: it’s uncomfortable, confusing, and sometimes it gets people…read more
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For the Love of Beer
By Bennett Porter, Certified Cicerone® The fourteenth day of February each year is naturally polarizing, often celebrated and often feared. Many of us call it…read more
