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It’s Greek to me
I don’t often see Greek wine in local shops, but when I do (with the possible exception of retsina), I’ll grab a bottle with happy anticipation.
Jul 10
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Robin Garr
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Wine and pickles? Don’t try this at home!
You might or might not want to know this, but I recently read that Sauvignon Blanc with iced pickles is now a thing. I tried it so you won't have to.
Jul 3
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Robin Garr
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June 2026
Natural wine? Prove it!
Natural wine? Prove it! I like the idea of natural wine. Clean, pure, additive-free, treads lightly on the Earth? Gimme! But natural is controversial…
Jun 26
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Robin Garr
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Wine and chips because why not?
"Red wine with red meat," says the conventional, oversimplified wisdom. But this week's enlightenment came not with meat but a simple tortilla chip.
Jun 19
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Robin Garr
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Tradition!
Tradition! Does tradition matter? Should every region stick with the grapes it does best, or try new ideas? For instance, would you like to try a Mosel…
Jun 12
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Robin Garr
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Dry or sweet?
Dry or sweet? Remember when you first discovered wine? Were you surprised that it wasn’t as sweet as grapes? And then, before long, you started liking…
Jun 5
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Robin Garr
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May 2026
Sulfites: Why or why not?
How is a good bottle of wine like a classy wool suit or a prized painting?
May 29
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Robin Garr
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Is wine good for us or not?
Is wine good for us or not? Is wine (and alcohol in general) good for us, bad for us, or is it just complicated? When headlines warn of potential risks…
May 22
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Robin Garr
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Australia, but not Shiraz!?
Quick!
May 15
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Robin Garr
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How to cope with rising wine prices
As wine prices rise, how much are you willing to pay for a satisfying bottle?
May 8
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Robin Garr
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Fifty shades of rosé
Spring has fully sprung, and our attention gently turns to thoughts of rosé. The return of mild weather makes a crisp pink wine seem just right.
May 1
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Robin Garr
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April 2026
Blended or straight: What’s your pleasure?
What's your pleasure? Single-varietal classics like Burgundy's Pinot Noir, or traditional varietal blends like Bordeaux? Or are you happy either way…
Apr 24
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Robin Garr
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