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Posted on: March 3rd, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Spain’s Catalonia region is many things, but for sparkling wine drinkers, it’s just plain fun. Not only are many of the bottles outright works of art, but you can generally...
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Posted on: February 16th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Here in Arizona it is a convenient option to regularly receive direct wine deliveries from both in-state and out-of-state wineries. Last year’s changes in state laws have made it easier...
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Posted on: February 9th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Many of the best Prosecco sparklers are now approaching the complexity and interest of Champagne. Of course, this is not an easy task, but there are vintners out there who...
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Posted on: January 30th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
One of the more interesting aspects of tasting Chardonnays is to make note of their acidity or “pucker factor”. For some Chards, it’s like taking a big bite of green...
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Posted on: January 14th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
As last year’s 50th Anniversary celebration fades into the rear-view mirror, the many accomplishments of the Robert Mondavi Winery are remembered simply as “excellence”. Mondavi’s early realization that Napa Valley...
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Posted on: January 6th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Looking for a Merlot that will stand up to the Cabernet snobs? Look no further than south end of Paso Robles in California. There, the right combination of summer day’s...
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Posted on: December 22nd, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Been told to “pony up” and provide the adult beverages (the grape kind) for a holiday party? Also, been warned not to mess up? This can be daunting, especially if...
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Posted on: December 14th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Many of the New World (non-European) Chenin Blanc wines tend to be on the fruity side, making them pair better with salads and lighter main courses. However, there are a...
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Posted on: December 4th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Getting ready to celebrate a little more of the seasonal levity this month? There is no better way to do that than with bubbly. Coincidentally, one of these shining sparklers...
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Posted on: November 16th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Comparative wine tasting nearly always lives up to its reputation, subjective. That’s it, truly subjective. Our complex array of human senses certainly can’t compete with a well-calibrated machine, but that’s...
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