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The color of wine
Burgundy! It’s a wine. It’s a color! But here’s a question to ponder: Which came first, the color or the wine?
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In the news: Red wine and headaches
I hope all our U.S. readers enjoyed an excellent Thanksgiving Day with family, friends, good food, and exceptional wine. But wait! Now you’ve got a…
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Holiday feasts: What wine to choose?
It’s that time again! The annual round of holiday festivity is arriving, and many of us are eager to share good food and drink with friends and family.
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Two good whites to beat the heat
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Maps matter because place matters
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Warming, cooling
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Don’t overlook Alsace
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Looking for greatness in Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc from France’s Loire Valley: This is a connection of location and grape variety that yields some of the world’s best white wines.
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Don’t overlook Alsace
Every time I enjoy a really good wine from Alsace, I wonder why I don’t choose this region’s excellent wines more often.
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“Serve well chilled”? Not!
Wine lovers know that the warning “serve well chilled” on the label of a cheap wine is really saying “Numb your taste buds so you can’t taste me.”
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Three amigos: Single varietal vs blends
Which is better: A single varietal wine like a great Pinot Noir from Burgundy or a top Napa Cabernet, or a blend of grapes like a Bordeaux, Chianti, or…
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Tastes like … Oregon!
For generations, American wine makers – and those from many other countries, too – have dreamed of making Pinot Noir that tastes like Burgundy.
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Maps matter because place matters
I don’t advise buying a wine with a cute animal on the label. But a wine with a map on the label? That’s a whole ‘nother thing.
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Dessert in a glass: Tawny Port
Is wine seasonal? In the age of air-conditioning, when we can sip strong Port wines in midsummer or crank up the thermostat and enjoy a light, cooling…
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