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Posted on: August 19th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Crazy wine labels are a lot of fun, especially the animal ones. But that does not exclude them from the standard “buyer beware” cautions. Often you must to be even...
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Posted on: July 14th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Italy’s Umbria region is reknowned for fantastic vinos, but there are just so many to explore, that picking one out is never an easy task. But with a bit of historical insight, the choices may become a little easier. Although other saints hailed from...
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Posted on: June 19th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time we really don’t pay much attention to the details about where the grapes in our wine come from. The wine’s region of origin (Napa, Sonoma, Umbria, Bordeaux,...
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Posted on: June 9th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Italians like to say, “Barolo is the king of wine!” and this one puts that right up front. With its “five vineyards” label, Damilano’s prominent red Barolos and their vineyards...
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Posted on: May 25th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Nipozzano recently released their 2013 vintage Chianti Rufina Riserva and it once again has all the hallmarks of consistency and subtle changes from year to year. And according to their...
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Posted on: May 17th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
It’s not too often that a Portuguese white wine makes it to the seafood spread, but here’s one to savor. Grown in the northern part of Portugal (Moncao & Melgaco),...
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Posted on: May 8th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Finding good values in Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blends continues to be a wine buying challenge, especially if you are looking at all the options available from Bordeaux, France. As a...
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Posted on: April 22nd, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
In a fitting beginning to Robin Akhurst’s full-time career with Swanson Vineyards, their 2013-2014 Merlots will surely be superior values. Robin’s expertise in creating internationally inspired wines has provided an...
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Posted on: April 8th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
My daughter-in-law loves smoky wine. And the best way to know that she likes it, is if she looks up from the glass and says “yeah stovepipe, now that’s what...
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Posted on: March 25th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
If you’ve ever spent time in France, one thing always stands out, the “House Wines” at restaurants are always good. They seem to pair nicely with just about everything on...
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