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012819 A Napa statement for red blends_ Mi Sueño El Llano

Wine | A Napa statement for red blends: Mi Sueño El Llano

Posted on: January 20th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

When Napa Valley winemakers work with grape varietals and put their own “twist” on them, the results are often bold.  With climate and style added to the mix, the results... Read More
Wine for Wine People_ Treat Them To What They Like

Wine | Wine for Wine People: Treat Them To What They Like

Posted on: December 18th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

If you have a true wine aficionado in your life, you know that being in charge of the wine can be troublesome. Luckily our wine expert has some great tips! Read More
111818 Rosè and Cioppino_ A Refreshing Pause

Wine | Rose and Cioppino: A Refreshing Pause

Posted on: November 19th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Over the next month or so there will be times when many of us just want to “take a break” from the big meals and all the things that go... Read More
Ancient Peaks Zin_ An Excellent Grilling Partner

Wine | Ancient Peaks Zin: An Excellent Grilling Partner

Posted on: October 24th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Fall has been with us for over a month now, and for those who can’t wait to get out on the “cool patio”, skipping the chilled white wine for a... Read More
100118 Merlots_ Comparing a Couple 2014 Goodies

Wine | Merlots: Comparing a Couple 2014 Goodies

Posted on: October 2nd, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

The 2014 western states vintage was a big one, for big wines with a mouth-filling expression of lusciousness.  This is especially true with the red wines, many of which are... Read More
The Big 4: Blended Cabernet from Medoc

Wine | The Big 4: Blended Cabernet from Medoc

Posted on: August 4th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Continuing with the search for good values in French wine, the not-so-pricey Medoc region has worked to expand the export of a variety of labels into the American market.  But... Read More
072018 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir: It’s all in the berries

Wine | Gary Farrell Pinot Noir: It’s all in the berries

Posted on: July 8th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

The 2015 vintage year in Sonoma County’s Russian River appellation, like many others in California, was a little tricky.  But in Russian River, the weather was perfect for Pinot Noir,... Read More
On to Summer_ Alìe Rosè

Wine | On to Summer: Alìe Rosè

Posted on: June 10th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Not many people know that Italy’s Tuscan region actually offers some very classy Rosè wines, but it does.  Among these are special blends from Frescobaldi’s South Tuscan “Ammiraglia Estate” that... Read More
Mount Veeder Red Blend

Wine | Mount Veeder Red Blend: What a Little Elevation Can Do

Posted on: April 17th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

When exploring Napa Valley, California, one of the best little side trips for the morning is to drive up Mount Veeder and visit the winery operations that cling to the... Read More
Schramsberg_Vintage Sparklers

Wine | Schramsberg: Vintage Sparklers

Posted on: March 25th, 2018 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

One topic that comes up a lot in tasting rooms is the absence of vintage years printed on bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine.  Most of the time, the reason... Read More

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