Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Posted on: October 5th, 2019
by Tom Peiffer
Something that’s under-advertised about wine is that Syrah (aka Shiraz) creations can vary almost as much as Pinot Noirs. Although this has a lot to do with where the grapes...
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Posted on: September 3rd, 2019
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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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: 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: March 25th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
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...
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Posted on: March 3rd, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Spain’s Catalonia region is many things, but for sparkling wine drinkers, it’s just plain fun. Not only are many of the bottles outright works of art, but you can generally...
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Posted on: October 18th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
As the super-hot days of summer fade into fall, outside dining’s lovely alternatives present themselves once again. But don’t put away the summer wines just yet. Many of their wonderful...
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Posted on: August 26th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
It is always interesting to see how Italian wines change from vintage to vintage, especially with the white wines. Their subtle nuances may seem to come and go, but it’s...
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Posted on: August 17th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
Back when Monti’s was still in business (before Nov. 2015) in Tempe, they had an extensive choice of sides that fortunately included spaghetti with red sauce. But they never really...
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Posted on: August 5th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
It seems that more Italian Proseccos (the Other Bubbles) are entering the market every year, with the increased competition prompting producers to come up with a few new twists. That’s...
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