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Posted on: June 15th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
When it comes to racking now and tasting later, well-aged red wines require consistency. Erratically produced wines, especially those that don’t come cheap, are no fun when consumed years down...
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Posted on: June 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
When it comes to trying wines that are just a tad out of the mainstream, those made using the Carignane grape are spot on. Carignane’s are easily recognized for their...
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Posted on: May 27th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
One of the most amusing debates over the perfect beverage to consume with Italian cuisine is the Wine versus Beer banter. There is always someone who says that beer and...
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Posted on: May 19th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Once a single-bar tasting room, offices, and shipping area, Frank Family’s sentimentally regarded “double-wide trailer” attraction is no longer used. But their new fully-equipped tasting facility is still just as...
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Posted on: May 13th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
With the wide variety of Zins on the market these days, there’s always a good one for whatever you’re flipping out there on the grill. There are big berry Zins...
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Posted on: May 7th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
There are many wine drinkers who simply prefer the “boutique” character of low production wines. But to seek them out can be a challenge. Unless you’re on top of things...
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Posted on: April 25th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
If you were to set out to pair a wine with fish, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay would be the first thing to grab. But what if the recipe contained a...
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Posted on: April 18th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Fruit yields were a little below average along California’s North Coast in 2009, resulting in higher wine prices that continued on from 2008. But some wineries, blessed with large estates,...
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Posted on: April 12th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
After tasting a lot of Napa Cabernets, it becomes obvious why the ones that are simply “different” fetch big ratings (and prices). Granted, if a wine doesn’t work for you,...
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Posted on: April 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Great wines are often described as having Character, Depth, Fullness, and Distinctiveness. But in a world where so many offerings are simply “just there and quaffable”, distinctive selections that standout...
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