Wine
Posted on: February 13th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
One often overlooked wine to open up for just about any party is simply called “Gamay”. The Gamay grape originated in a part of France’s Burgundy region now known as...
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Posted on: February 6th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
When it comes to “golden wines”, very few fill the bill like a Viognier. These beauties often look and taste like honey, melon and pineapple, making them truly golden. But...
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Posted on: January 31st, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Napa Valley vintners continue to compete on a worldwide scale buoyed in no small part from the contributions of numerous dedicated wineries. As a result of steady production and a...
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Posted on: January 23rd, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Knowing a local restaurant that has a well-balanced wine list can present an excellent exploring opportunity. If you make yourself familiar with a restaurant’s wine list by taking a few...
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Posted on: January 16th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Leaving a lot of great wine (and wine trivia) in their wake, we feel fortunate to have been there for a quick virtual visit to Paso Robles via their Wine...
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Posted on: January 9th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
A not so closely guarded wine blending secret of California vintners is just where all their fruit comes from. Simply because the bottle says “Napa Valley Red Wine” doesn’t always...
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Posted on: January 5th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
While often regarded as entry-level wines, you have to hand it to Australia’s Yellow Tail brand to come up with clever packaging ideas. One of these is their re-sealable approach...
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Posted on: December 27th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
North American winemakers aren’t really known for their white wine blends, but there are always pioneers. Namely, Paso Robles producer Vina Robles released one this year that is bound to...
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Posted on: December 20th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
If you are always on the lookout for a reasonably priced Italian red wine with a little New World flair, an excellent candidate is now available at Total Wine. Many...
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Posted on: December 12th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
When it comes to white wines, some of the most interesting are blends made from Rhone Varietal grapes. Producers in Paso Robles (aka The Rhone Rangers) noticed this years ago,...
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