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Cab Franc & Others: What the Barrel Can Do

Cab Franc & Others: What the Barrel Can Do

Posted on: March 1st, 2020 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

If you’ve ever wondered about all those grape varietals lining the “Alternative Reds” shelves, there is one in particular that provides an interesting charm, Cab Franc. Read More
Andretti’s Super Tuscan_ Better and better

Andretti’s Super Tuscan: Better and better

Posted on: January 12th, 2020 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Into Italian food served with wines that melt right into it, and want to experience big, well-defined, home-grown vino? Check out Andretti’s Super Tuscan. Read More
Duckhorn Merlot: The Full Expression

Duckhorn Merlot: The Full Expression

Posted on: November 18th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Now here’s an example of a red wine that really typifies the character of many 2016 Northern California reds. It is the Duckhorn Wine Company’s 2016 Merlot. Because it is... Read More
Qupè Syrah_ A Rhone-inspired Californian

Wine | Qupe Syrah: A Rhone-inspired Californian

Posted on: October 5th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Something that’s under-advertised about wine is that Syrah (aka Shiraz) creations can vary almost as much as Pinot Noirs. Although this has a lot to do with where the grapes... Read More

Wine | Hatch Chile Pairing: Trefethen Dry Riesling

Posted on: September 3rd, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

If you’ve been browsing the grocery stores this month you may have noticed that the Hatch Chiles are back! This has become a regular thing as summer ends, especially the... Read More
Summer Refresh_ Trader Joe’s “Petit Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc

Summer Refresh: Trader Joe’s “Petit Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on: July 29th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Recently, we were talking about the ever-so-important “Hot Weather Quaff”.  But just what does that mean in the world of wine?  To move this along, we took an informal poll... Read More
Qupe Chardonnay Seafood pairing with style

Qupe Chardonnay: Seafood pairing with style

Posted on: June 21st, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

When seafood is on the menu, wine pairing often comes to the forefront as a “make it or break it” situation. This makes having a list of wines that are... Read More
WIne Aperture Cellars_ New Tasting Room Soon & On Sanctuary’s Wine List

Wine | Aperture Cellars: New Tasting Room Soon & On Sanctuary’s Wine List

Posted on: May 28th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Aperture Cellars: New Tasting Room Soon & On Sanctuary’s Wine List Read More
042419 Spottswoode_ A St. Helena in-town winery

Wine | Spottswoode: A St. Helena in-town winery

Posted on: April 24th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Although different in many ways, Spottswoode Wine Estate always put on a great vineyard and winery tour Read More
New at Hillside Spot Restaurant_ Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir

Wine | New at Hillside Spot Restaurant: Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir

Posted on: March 13th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

Your “Wine Wednesday” experience just received another excellent option in the Ahwatukee Foothill with the addition of Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir. Read More

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