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Making Champagne
First off, let’s get one thing straight: All Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. In order to be called Champagne, two criteria must be met. First, the wine must be produced in a specific, … Continue reading
About Gewurztraminer
Most of the people who came by the cookie and wine tasting were unfamiliar with Gewürztraminer, though were willing to give it a try. Once they did, they became fans. So, what is it? Gewürztraminer (guh-vertz-tra-meaner) is a … Continue reading
COOKIES & CORKS: ADVENTURES IN WINE PAIRING
When a company sends you sample boxes of cookies crafted to pair with wine, the only logical thing to do is organize a tasting. Diana Fisher, owner of Moderne Barn Wines, graciously offered her store. Last Friday evening found … Continue reading
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SPANISH WINES
Several of the wine professionals I recently interviewed about their wine cellars cited Spanish wines as an exciting new addition to their collections. It is perhaps one of the wine world’s worst kept secrets that these exciting wines offer terrific bang … Continue reading
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Tagged Garnacha, Navarra, Priorat, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, wine
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THE ART OF BLENDING
Over the holidays, my mother in law asked me to provide the wine for a family dinner. I selected a blend - Cabernet, Malbec and Shiraz from Australia. She wrinkled her nose and said, "I don't trust blends. Doesn't it mean they're doing something wrong?" ... Continue reading