Wine
Posted on: March 3rd, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
When Chuck Wagner was growing up in California’s Napa Valley during the 60’s, he scarcely imagined the changes that would unfold. Composed of mostly orchards and ranches 40 years ago,...
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Posted on: February 21st, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Well known for its “cupboard worthiness” (partially finished bottles really live on and on), the right Portuguese Madeira wine can be scrumptious with dessert. Not only are they smooth to...
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Posted on: February 11th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a standard at the Olive Garden, Rocca delle Macie Riserva is a fine example of a Chianti Classico that’s always on their wine list. And because of their culinary...
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Posted on: February 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a favorite banquet wine in Germany, Rieslings can be the most versatile of “wein”. And to make them even more flexible, Rieslings are created with a wide range of...
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Posted on: January 27th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Tucked away on a northern stretch of Germany’s Mosel River is a wine region known as “Berelch Burg Cochem”. They are mainly known for super steep vineyards and an increasing...
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Posted on: January 20th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
For those looking forward to sampling more fine 2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons, the premium releases are well underway. And one of the patiently awaited ones comes out of the Sequoia...
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Posted on: January 14th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Of all the Rhone varietals, Cinsault is one of the rarer ones here in the US. It often disappears in Rhone Blends never to be tasted as an individual wine...
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Posted on: January 4th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
If you are planning a trip to Germany’s Rhine Valley or Eastern France, be sure to spend a little “wine time” in Alsace. This international destination is one of those...
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Posted on: December 28th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
A continuing appeal to many wine drinkers are wines from an appellation in Southern France’s Rhone Valley known as Vacqueyras. Here, winemakers are required by “standards” to use blends that...
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Posted on: December 21st, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley are several other smaller valleys that provide a seemingly endless variety of vineyard views. One of these lesser traveled ones is Spring Valley....
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