Posts Tagged ‘tom peiffer’
Posted on: February 21st, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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Posted on: February 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a favorite banquet wine in Germany, Rieslings can be the most versatile of “wein”. And to make them even more flexible, Rieslings are created with a wide range of...
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Posted on: January 27th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Tucked away on a northern stretch of Germany’s Mosel River is a wine region known as “Berelch Burg Cochem”. They are mainly known for super steep vineyards and an increasing...
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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 21st, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley are several other smaller valleys that provide a seemingly endless variety of vineyard views. One of these lesser traveled ones is Spring Valley....
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Posted on: November 28th, 2012
by Tom Peiffer
Got wine left over that just can’t be consumed? Have a bunch of partial bottles left over after a tasting party? As many who have tried saving bottles already know,...
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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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