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Qupe Chardonnay: Seafood pairing with style

Posted on: June 21st, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

When seafood is on the menu, wine pairing often comes to the forefront as a “make it or break it” situation. This makes having a list of wines that are... Read More

Wine | Aperture Cellars: New Tasting Room Soon & On Sanctuary’s Wine List

Posted on: May 28th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

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Wine | Spottswoode: A St. Helena in-town winery

Posted on: April 24th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Although different in many ways, Spottswoode Wine Estate always put on a great vineyard and winery tour Read More

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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

Wine | Wine from Barolo: Damilano’s Lecinquevigne

Posted on: June 9th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Italians like to say, “Barolo is the king of wine!” and this one puts that right up front. With its “five vineyards” label, Damilano’s prominent red Barolos and their vineyards... Read More

Wine | Even-Steven: Merlot Cabernet from Medoc

Posted on: May 8th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Finding good values in Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blends continues to be a wine buying challenge, especially if you are looking at all the options available from Bordeaux, France. As a... Read More

Wine | Cigar Zin: Put Your Nose in a “Stovepipe”

Posted on: April 8th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

My daughter-in-law loves smoky wine. And the best way to know that she likes it, is if she looks up from the glass and says “yeah stovepipe, now that’s what... Read More

Wine | French Wine That the Locals Enjoy

Posted on: March 25th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

If you’ve ever spent time in France, one thing always stands out, the “House Wines” at restaurants are always good. They seem to pair nicely with just about everything on... Read More

South African Chenin Blanc: White Wines for Starters

Posted on: December 14th, 2016 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Many of the New World (non-European) Chenin Blanc wines tend to be on the fruity side, making them pair better with salads and lighter main courses. However, there are a... Read More

With dessert: It’s Madeira, dear

Posted on: February 21st, 2013 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

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... Read More