Wine
Posted on: February 7th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Nine times out of ten, wine tours are very casual with a few winery stops during the day followed by an early dinner and a chance to chill as the...
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Posted on: January 28th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
For many of us who lift a glass of Frank Family wine on a fairly regular basis, there is little hesitation when we are asked to “pull the lever” and help them...
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Posted on: January 13th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
One thing you learn about having a favorite wine is that sooner or later supplies run out. And one example of a casualty entering the “so scarce” category for a...
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Posted on: January 3rd, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
When you belly up to a winery tasting bar and are joined by a vineyard owner, you know you’ve picked a good winery to visit. And being able to find...
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Posted on: December 22nd, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
As one of the varietals mostly used in jug wine blends, French Colombard is often considered here in the states as a spicy quaff. But Y Rousseau in California’s Russian...
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Posted on: December 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Here in the desert, it’s amazingly easy to let one’s mind drift to places of cooler climes, and today it floats over to the Sonoma Coast. There, about mid-morning, a...
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Posted on: November 24th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Ever get to the end of a long winery touring day and wish you could crash at the last stop? Evidently you’re not alone, because the number of wineries offering...
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Posted on: November 14th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Wines from Italy’s northeastern Verona region make a simple statement, “We’re crowd pleasers!” So if you are new to tasting Italian wines, seriously consider starting with a Valpolicella, a favorite from this part...
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Posted on: November 8th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
It is an established wine fact that there are global “specialists” in wine made from particular grapes. This may be due to climate, local culture, or just a concerted effort...
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Posted on: October 31st, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Situated in the rolling hills of Westside Paso Robles, Peachy Canyon Winery doesn’t exactly look like the kind of place where you would stop to pick up a load of...
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