Author Archive
Posted on: January 20th, 2019
by Tom Peiffer
When Napa Valley winemakers work with grape varietals and put their own “twist” on them, the results are often bold. With climate and style added to the mix, the results...
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Posted on: December 18th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
If you have a true wine aficionado in your life, you know that being in charge of the wine can be troublesome. Luckily our wine expert has some great tips!
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Posted on: November 19th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Over the next month or so there will be times when many of us just want to “take a break” from the big meals and all the things that go...
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Posted on: October 24th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Fall has been with us for over a month now, and for those who can’t wait to get out on the “cool patio”, skipping the chilled white wine for a...
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Posted on: October 2nd, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
The 2014 western states vintage was a big one, for big wines with a mouth-filling expression of lusciousness. This is especially true with the red wines, many of which are...
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Posted on: August 4th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Continuing with the search for good values in French wine, the not-so-pricey Medoc region has worked to expand the export of a variety of labels into the American market. But...
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Posted on: July 8th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
The 2015 vintage year in Sonoma County’s Russian River appellation, like many others in California, was a little tricky. But in Russian River, the weather was perfect for Pinot Noir,...
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Posted on: June 10th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Not many people know that Italy’s Tuscan region actually offers some very classy Rosè wines, but it does. Among these are special blends from Frescobaldi’s South Tuscan “Ammiraglia Estate” that...
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Posted on: May 13th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
Say what you want about relief from swimming pools and water misters, but our Phoenix summers are still brutal as ever. This is especially true if you’re hammering out plans...
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Posted on: April 17th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
When exploring Napa Valley, California, one of the best little side trips for the morning is to drive up Mount Veeder and visit the winery operations that cling to the...
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