Food & Drink
Posted on: June 26th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Nearly every wine lover has at least sampled some Napa Valley Frog’s Leap Cab. In the beginning, this wine was only sold to restaurants. But about 9 or so years...
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Posted on: June 26th, 2012
by Amy Martin
The only thing getting me through this scorching summer heat is the anticipation of new menu rollouts as restaurants around the Valley create fresh dishes utilizing this season’s flavors. One...
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Posted on: June 18th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
As long as we’re on the subject, we might as well continue in the Rhone Valley a little more with a visit to a newly established appellation, Vacqueyras. Using blends...
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Posted on: June 12th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Ham and other cured meats are notoriously difficult wine pairing entrees. This is not only because of their saltiness, but also because of their baked-in smoky flavors. These powerful essences...
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Posted on: June 4th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time, the Oenophile topic “About Our Winemaker” is a quickly discussed sidebar before moving on with a tour or tasting. But every year it seems that more...
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Posted on: May 29th, 2012
by Amy Martin
Scottsdale Fashion Square has a new retail store for food and cooking enthusiasts: Sur La Table. The store’s collection of cookware and specialty products includes the world’s finest cookware, bakeware,...
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Posted on: May 29th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
When an Oregon Pinot is good, it’s really good. Although many of these demand a price, there are some examples that provide much of the bang without having the shell...
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Posted on: May 25th, 2012
by Taryn Jeffries
There are so many phrases that come to mind when trying to describe what I have found in Olive Creations: Hidden Gem, Best Kept Secret, Quiet Genius. Olive Creations embodies...
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Posted on: May 22nd, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
To many people, a wine is all about the label. Some like labels that feature animals, others like clever graphics, while still others are attracted to pictures of the winery....
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Posted on: May 15th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
It’s Syrahs like this that gives the Aussies serious competition for the casual red wine of choice. With a good price and easy-to-swallow character, Charles Smith Wines’ “Boom Boom” is...
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