Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Posted on: July 27th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
When the French produce a white wine using grape varietals we aren’t familiar with, the taste experience can be quite a surprise. Not that this is a bad thing; it’s...
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Posted on: July 26th, 2016
by Taryn Jeffries
There is no question that our favorite Arizona restaurants serve innovative and sometimes surprising dishes. These creations not only feed your hunger, they satiate your soul for a moment in...
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Posted on: July 8th, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
When Paul Hobbs (renowned for premium wines) ventured into the idea of “value labels” in 2000, some may have questioned his wisdom, but he was right on target, especially for...
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Posted on: June 21st, 2016
by Tom Peiffer
If you’ve ever spent much time in Venice, you already know that Italy’s northeastern Verona region is the source of countless vino surprises. Even the house wines that they serve...
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Posted on: September 28th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time the Prosecco bubbly ends up getting mixed in with something else as a “fizz enhancer”. But if you’re only doing that, you’re selling this guy short....
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Posted on: June 26th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
It’s nearly impossible to come close to logging all the Italian restaurants that have reliably delicious Chiantis on their wine lists. Consider one of these, the ever-popular Nipozzano. Fortunately for...
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Posted on: June 16th, 2015
by Tom Peiffer
In Spain, Tapas are not only at the top of the menus, they also feature seafood, veggies and spices in an endless combination of flavors. And this is a situation...
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Posted on: December 23rd, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Although not a “newbie” to the American wine market, this little Rioja (based on the Tempranillo grape) has been missed by many who enjoy Spanish wines. Priced right around $15, “Dios Ares”...
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Posted on: December 5th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
Zarpara Vineyards Mark Jorve says that to be in the wine business you need to run a vineyard, a tasting room and a winery. Hey, sounds reasonable, but when he...
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Posted on: November 18th, 2014
by Tom Peiffer
When big Napa Valley name-brand estate wines start getting close to the $10 level, it is grounds for a double-take. One of those consistently on the value watch list is...
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