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Posted on: March 29th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Ever since the Rutherford Wine Company of St. Helena created the “Dominican Oaks” label several years ago, we have been treated to an ever-improving Cabernet experience at a reasonable cost. ...
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Posted on: March 26th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Would you believe that there are wine aficionados who say, “A good Pinot will change your taste forever”! Who knows, maybe it’s true. But if there was ever a wine...
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Posted on: March 15th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Hey, would you pass me a little of that moonshine over there? Sorry bud, all we have tonight is Charadonnay. What? Yep, that’s just our ‘lil bottle of Mer Soleil...
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Posted on: March 3rd, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
When Chuck Wagner was growing up in California’s Napa Valley during the 60’s, he scarcely imagined the changes that would unfold. Composed of mostly orchards and ranches 40 years ago,...
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Posted on: February 21st, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Well known for its “cupboard worthiness” (partially finished bottles really live on and on), the right Portuguese Madeira wine can be scrumptious with dessert. Not only are they smooth to...
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Posted on: February 11th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a standard at the Olive Garden, Rocca delle Macie Riserva is a fine example of a Chianti Classico that’s always on their wine list. And because of their culinary...
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Posted on: February 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a favorite banquet wine in Germany, Rieslings can be the most versatile of “wein”. And to make them even more flexible, Rieslings are created with a wide range of...
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Posted on: January 27th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Tucked away on a northern stretch of Germany’s Mosel River is a wine region known as “Berelch Burg Cochem”. They are mainly known for super steep vineyards and an increasing...
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Posted on: January 20th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
For those looking forward to sampling more fine 2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons, the premium releases are well underway. And one of the patiently awaited ones comes out of the Sequoia...
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Posted on: January 14th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Of all the Rhone varietals, Cinsault is one of the rarer ones here in the US. It often disappears in Rhone Blends never to be tasted as an individual wine...
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