Posts Tagged ‘learn about wine’
Posted on: October 24th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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Posted on: October 2nd, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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Posted on: August 4th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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Posted on: June 10th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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Posted on: March 4th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
One of the first things you’ll notice with skillfully created Chardonnays like Michael Mondavi’s “Emblem”, is the pronounced presence of a tart backbone. This one tilts more toward the “Burgundian...
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Posted on: November 5th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
If you have an adventure planned that includes a “wine stop” or two along the way, here’s a suggestion, always buy and take home some wine! This may seem like...
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Posted on: October 4th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time, top-shelf wines produced by Joseph Phelps are not very affordable and sometimes hard to get. But the 2014 vintage was a year of ideal growing conditions...
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Posted on: September 12th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Sometimes the best way to gain more appreciation for the often-finicky Pinot Noir wine is taste two, or even more, side-by-side. By repeatedly contrasting characteristics like the bouquet, mid-palate, and...
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Posted on: July 14th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Italy’s Umbria region is reknowned for fantastic vinos, but there are just so many to explore, that picking one out is never an easy task. But with a bit of historical insight, the choices may become a little easier. Although other saints hailed from...
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Posted on: June 9th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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