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Posted on: February 5th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Finalizing beverage selections when planning entertainment for friends and family is a challenge for all of us, but a great place to start is with Chardonnay. Of all the wines that...
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Posted on: January 11th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
If you ever used a “Dymo Label Maker” to squeeze off tags at work, you’re probably old enough to buy wine in any of our 50 states. Now, mostly replaced by...
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Posted on: December 14th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
When a winery’s Pinot Noir line is reliably good, vintage after vintage, you must take note. Normally, a roller-coaster ride is the deal for this finicky grape. Luscious one year...
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Posted on: November 20th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
California’s vintages have been so close in recent years that it is always a treat to pick out selections from wineries that like to intentionally amplify the character differences from...
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Posted on: November 8th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
Many wineries regularly offer wines made from special grape varietals in limited quantities and only at certain times of the year. This is often a bummer because it always seems...
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Posted on: October 16th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
There are so many examples of true family operated wineries producing fantastic small-lot masterpieces that they could fill an entire book. But when it comes down to actually paying them...
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Posted on: September 28th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time the Prosecco bubbly ends up getting mixed in with something else as a “fizz enhancer”. But if you’re only doing that, you’re selling this guy short....
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Posted on: September 14th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
Just why Arizona’s winemakers picked Riesling as one of the first grapes to cultivate years back is one of those questions that remain unanswered. For sure, it’s not because of...
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Posted on: August 30th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
Most wine drinkers who are fascinated with the exploration of grape varietals will eventually get around to the beloved Graciano grape. Simply put, this Spanish grape is Tempranillo’s darker, bolder...
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Posted on: August 18th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
Spanish wines have enjoyed a string of surprisingly excellent vintages over the past several years. And what is allowing us to appreciate these wines is supported by improved availability of...
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