Posts Tagged ‘learn about wine’
Posted on: January 14th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Of all the Rhone varietals, Cinsault is one of the rarer ones here in the US. It often disappears in Rhone Blends never to be tasted as an individual wine...
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Posted on: December 4th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
It’s all about peach, melon, honey, and floral traces in its bouquet. And this wonderful assortment of tastes all combine to make Pine Ridge’s Chenin Blanc ~ Viognier the perfect...
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Posted on: November 19th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
With many special occasions we can expect a little fine dining, and of course, a wine list that normally reads like an encyclopedia. But the wine list at one valley...
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Posted on: November 12th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Moving right along with ways to celebrate the retreat of the heat, why not arrange for a little Wine and Roses to please those special people this weekend? If not...
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Posted on: November 1st, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
It is quite likely that Owl Ridge’s next vintages won’t be like this, but their 2007 & 2008’s are “crossover Zins” if there ever were. Not to “coin a term”...
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Posted on: October 18th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Imagine washing down a big plate of lasagna with an Italian red wine that really stands up to all that cheese and sauce. You may just have dreamed up a...
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Posted on: October 8th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
One of the best things about touring and sampling at small wineries is the surprise you receive when tasting them again back at home, after a spell in the cellar. ...
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Posted on: October 5th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Some would say that if you’ve got 7 daughters, you deserve a glass of wine! But when it comes to blending a lot of grapes, 7 daughters takes on an...
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Posted on: September 10th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blancs continue to shine on. So much in fact, that for people who love their seafood appetizers, there is no better wine pair. Keep this in mind...
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Posted on: August 15th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Looking for a theme for your next wine tasting party? Don’t overlook the Rhone Blends. Most wine experts agree some of the most intriguing wine tasting comparisons feature wines containing...
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