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Wine | Hatch Chile Pairing: Trefethen Dry Riesling

Posted on: September 3rd, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

If you’ve been browsing the grocery stores this month you may have noticed that the Hatch Chiles are back! This has become a regular thing as summer ends, especially the... Read More
Summer Refresh_ Trader Joe’s “Petit Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc

Summer Refresh: Trader Joe’s “Petit Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on: July 29th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Recently, we were talking about the ever-so-important “Hot Weather Quaff”.  But just what does that mean in the world of wine?  To move this along, we took an informal poll... Read More
Qupe Chardonnay Seafood pairing with style

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

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

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

Aperture Cellars: New Tasting Room Soon & On Sanctuary’s Wine List Read More
042419 Spottswoode_ A St. Helena in-town winery

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
New at Hillside Spot Restaurant_ Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir

Wine | New at Hillside Spot Restaurant: Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir

Posted on: March 13th, 2019 by Tom Peiffer 1 Comment

Your “Wine Wednesday” experience just received another excellent option in the Ahwatukee Foothill with the addition of Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir. Read More
Swanson 2013 Merlot

Wine | Swanson 2013 Merlot: Cheers to beaucoup winemaking

Posted on: April 22nd, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

In a fitting beginning to Robin Akhurst’s full-time career with Swanson Vineyards, their 2013-2014 Merlots will surely be superior values.  Robin’s expertise in creating internationally inspired wines has provided an... Read More
Gary Farrell Chardonnay- Balanced on the edge

Gary Farrell Chardonnay: Balanced on the edge

Posted on: January 30th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

One of the more interesting aspects of tasting Chardonnays is to make note of their acidity or “pucker factor”. For some Chards, it’s like taking a big bite of green... Read More
Mondavi- 50 Years and Counting

Mondavi: 50 Years and Counting

Posted on: January 14th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

As last year’s 50th Anniversary celebration fades into the rear-view mirror, the many accomplishments of the Robert Mondavi Winery are remembered simply as “excellence”.  Mondavi’s early realization that Napa Valley... Read More
Ancient Peaks: Merlot with a statement

Ancient Peaks: Merlot with a statement

Posted on: January 6th, 2017 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

Looking for a Merlot that will stand up to the Cabernet snobs?  Look no further than south end of Paso Robles in California.  There, the right combination of summer day’s... Read More

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