Wine
Posted on: September 16th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
For those of us “Syrah Hounds” who really like to sample what the world has to offer, there is always a spot or two reserved on the rack for a...
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Posted on: September 9th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
Located along an interesting west-facing slope and alluvial plain toward the south end of Napa valley, Shafer Vineyards has access to a wide variety of soils and terrain. Most plantings...
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Posted on: September 6th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
If you’re searching for a red wine that your “birds” will love, take a good look at Duckhorn Wine Company’s red blend “Decoy” Cabernet Sauvignon release. It is in general...
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Posted on: August 29th, 2011
by Tom Peiffer
When it comes to Rieslings, most people think one thing, sweet. They remind of after-dinner wines quaffed along with dessert or sweet seasonal wines served in little glasses with Sorbet...
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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 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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