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Posted on: January 17th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
The lands down under are most commonly known for red wines like Shiraz, but there are also excellent white wines offered that shouldn’t be missed. Among the best are New...
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Posted on: January 6th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
Many people who follow the Mediterranean Diet do not realize that wine in small to moderate amounts is also part of the mix. This is fortunate because many of the...
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Posted on: December 27th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
In Southern Arizona, we cook outside all year. When it’s hot, some people rave about the positive aspects of the heat with a comments like, “Hey, it’s great to cook...
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Posted on: December 20th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
There can be nothing more confusing than selecting an Italian wine, simply because there are so many offered. On top of that, the bottles are not marked the way we...
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Posted on: December 16th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
Many of us give in to the allure of fine Kobe beef steaks and on impulse pick up enough for the whole gang to enjoy. These are especially good on...
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Posted on: December 16th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
Most wine drinkers will concur that there is no varietal that has more taste variations than Pinot Noir. This can make selecting the right one a frustrating and expensive experience. ...
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Posted on: December 7th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
The next time you are planning a barbeque, be sure to include a good Rosè in the mix. This is especially true here in the valley with our year-round season...
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Posted on: November 27th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
In a local wine tasting contest setup by the FnB restaurant, the big news this year is that Arizona wines are tops. This was surprising to many who have tasted...
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Posted on: November 23rd, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
Keeping with the tradition of taking some wine along on a holiday road trip, it is no problem throwing a few white wines in the cooler with the beer. In...
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Posted on: November 12th, 2010
by Tom Peiffer
Most people know about “road beers”, those bottles and cans you carefully select for the picnic cooler, or to pass around to celebrate once you’re checked into the hotel. Just...
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