Drinks
Posted on: August 20th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
Can’t finish a bottle in one sitting? Have a bunch of partial bottles left over from a tasting party? Unfortunately, you can’t just put the corks back in and expect...
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Posted on: August 17th, 2011
by Amy Martin
At Blue Martini, located in North Phoenix near Desert Ridge, enjoy a menu that boasts modern tapas-style dishes and an extensive selection of specialty martinis. Head over to LocalDines.com to...
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Posted on: August 15th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
One of the trends recently noted by West Coast winemakers is that the consistently high demand for Pinot Noir is finally being matched by increased production of wines from this...
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Posted on: August 4th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
First there was Stag’s Leap, then there was Frog’s Leap, and now we have Javelina Leap. All that leaping could drive one to drink! You betcha’. Fortunately, this leap is...
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Posted on: July 29th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
If you want to enjoy lunch at a winery, Page Springs Cellars is your best choice in Cornville. They have the perfect patio with a good variety on the menu...
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Posted on: July 22nd, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
As more vineyards become established in the Verde Valley, the practicality of devoting an entire day exclusively to tasting wine at actual estate wineries is here. Just pick from the...
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Posted on: July 18th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
When you think of Livermore, California, what comes to mind? High-tech atom-smashing laboratories? Quantum physics? Microcircuits? Wine? If you picked the last choice, you’re in luck, because there is always...
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Posted on: July 15th, 2011
by Amy Martin
The summer heat is on! The folks at Fogo de Chão have created three new refreshing cocktails for guests to take a brisk respite from the ubiquitous Valley heat. The new...
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Posted on: July 12th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
Finally, most of the Valley bottle shops running their summer specials. Now the browsing for new creations and vintage years begins. Time to add some welcome additions to our own...
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Posted on: July 5th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
This summer, it is quite possible that many of us will be honored with the opportunity to taste an “expensive” wine, courtesy of friends and family. When this happens it’s...
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