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Posted on: August 25th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Traditionally, Maui has been famous for various forms of “relaxing libations”, but until fairly recently, wine hasn’t been one of them. Luckily for us, the road to Hana now has...
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Posted on: August 7th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
One of the most interesting things about red wines is appreciating a good winemaker’s knack of skillfully combining the land, fermentation, and blending to make a unique statement. This happens...
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Posted on: July 28th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
As the saying goes, “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold”. Sure we all know it, but we don’t all necessarily follow...
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Posted on: July 15th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
If you’re planning on a gathering where the wine that’s to be served takes center stage, be sure to keep Ridge Vineyards on your “pour ‘em” list. Their Sonoma County...
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Posted on: June 30th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Back in the ‘70’s, when parts of California decided to make big-time investments in Chardonnay grape plantings, there were many questions. But the Judgment of Paris in 1976 settled the issue once...
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Posted on: June 18th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
For those of us on the lookout for reasonably priced Italian red wines with big things to say in the glass, this is a prime candidate. And it’s been available...
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Posted on: June 12th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time, the search for a good American vino made from the Sangiovese grape (aka spaghetti wine) ends up with vintners who have become dedicated specialists in the...
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Posted on: June 4th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Of all the paths that cross-cross California’s Russian River wine country, Forestville’s stretch of Martinelli road has to be among the most rustic. And during the search for interesting wines, this...
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Posted on: May 25th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Believe it or not, there are plenty among us who are perfectly happy nursing a glass of wine all evening rather than enduring the negative effects of overindulging. Even though...
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Posted on: May 14th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Feel it? A change in the weather is here in the valley. The oncoming summer, Arizona style! Oh yeah, the patio’s allure calls. Of course, that means patio food and...
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