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Posted on: January 5th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
If you happened to be touring in the Napa Valley during late October 2012, you may remember the beautiful fall touring weather plus the sounds & scents of a well-timed...
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Posted on: December 23rd, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Although not a “newbie” to the American wine market, this little Rioja (based on the Tempranillo grape) has been missed by many who enjoy Spanish wines. Priced right around $15, “Dios Ares”...
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Posted on: December 5th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Zarpara Vineyards Mark Jorve says that to be in the wine business you need to run a vineyard, a tasting room and a winery. Hey, sounds reasonable, but when he...
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Posted on: November 18th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
When big Napa Valley name-brand estate wines start getting close to the $10 level, it is grounds for a double-take. One of those consistently on the value watch list is...
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Posted on: November 10th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Over past year or so, there has been an increased migration in the wine offerings at our larger Phoenix area wine outlets (especially Total Wine, Bevmo, and Costco) from shelf...
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Posted on: October 22nd, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
When tasting Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, there is one important thing to keep in mind, get ready to mentally sort through the relative merits of all kinds of dark fruit combinations. ...
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Posted on: October 14th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Partying during the 2013-2014 football season has never been better thanks to this red wine that is a sure crowd pleaser. Even its slightly offbeat “tango” label sets the mood...
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Posted on: October 3rd, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Setting aside expensive bottles of wine for special occasions is something we all can relate to. And serving a top quality wine, or fine Champagne, will always remain recognizable symbols...
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Posted on: September 19th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Recently, Franciscan released the their first bottles of 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon into distribution. With excellent weather conditions in Northern California and a wonderful grape crop, the rest is left to...
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Posted on: September 8th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
As more vineyards appear in the cool coastal areas of Northern California, the price of a good bottle of Pinot continues to be quite reasonable. In fact, many good Pinot...
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