Sweet wines are for 21-year-olds who are still wet behind the ears—along with the uncultured, the inexperienced, and the crass. And because of this, Riesling…read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Pinot Noir, part 2
A textbook Pinot noir will have a medium body (think skim or 1% milk), medium-low tannins, medium-high acidity, and medium alcohol (usually around 13% ABV)….read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Pinot Noir, part 1
Pinot noir is known as “the heartbreak grape,” and they don’t call it that for nothing….read more
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What are YOU drinking for New Year’s Eve?
Maybe it’s much too early in the game But I thought I’d ask you just the same What are you drinking New Year’s, New Year’s…read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Chardonnay, part 2
Wine #1: William Fevre “Champs Royaux” Chablis SIGHT: This sprightly young wine is Chardonnay at its most straightforward. The color is a barely-there, watery-hued lemon…read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Chardonnay, part 1
Chardonnay is the lady who’s seen it all. She’s been dressed up and stripped down, revered and reviled, but at her core she’s pretty simple…read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
By all rights, Cabernet Sauvignon probably shouldn’t exist. Every time cross-pollination happens (in this particular case it was Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc), the DNA…read more
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Deconstructing Wine, Vol. 2
Rule #1: There are no rules. By this I mean, there are absolutely no set standards for what you “should” be smelling or tasting in…read more
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Deconstructing Wine, Vol. 1
“I don’t know anything about wine—I just know what I like.” Anyone that hasn’t been frustrated, intimidated, or confused by the world of wine at…read more
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Tasting Bars: August 26-27, 2016
WINE BAR: This weekend we welcome Bourget Imports! Check out this stellar lineup from 4-7 p.m. on Friday and 1-6 p.m. on Saturday. The…read more
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Tasting Bars: August 19-20, 2016
WINE BAR: This weekend we welcome Rootstock Wine Company! Check out this stellar lineup from 4-7 p.m. on Friday and 1-6 p.m. on Saturday. Larrua…read more
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Tasting Bars: August 12-13, 2016
WINE BAR: This weekend we welcome John from World Class Wines! Check out his stellar lineup from 4-7 p.m. on Friday and 1-6 p.m. on…read more
