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I’ve always found it harder to interpret a wine in a restaurant. Whether its because I am more focused on conversation or generally more...
Once the Alternative to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas Stands On Its Own
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I’ve been ignoring New World wines on Opening a Bottle lately, probably because I’m going through a roots phase with France and Italy...
My favorite wines at the moment are those tangentially related to greatness, at a fraction of the cost. A Nebbiolo that...
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I suppose it was inevitable: I’m beginning to take an interest in French wine. For some, it’s their starting point....
In Search of the Illusive "Somewhereness" in a Glass of Coral-Colored Wine
A Small Case Study with Three Wines from 2008