Confused about second labels, second wines, third labels and petit chateau in Bordeaux? Mary Gorman-McAdams, Master of Wine and director of the International Wine Center, and Allison Hupp, Southern Glazer’s Wine &...
Read MoreThe following wines rise to the top in price and value from among several hundred wines tasted over the past few months, from individual bottles with food at home to sampling through scores at trade tastings and industry...
Read MoreSommCon®, the annual conference and exposition for sommelier-level education and training of wine professionals and serious enthusiasts, returned to San Diego in November. The conference offers a strong educational component for...
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For future French escapes, add Bordeaux to your itinerary. The city has blossomed in many ways....
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During the early days of running the San Diego Chapter of WINO (Wine Investigation for Novices and...
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In reviewing current literature for an update on changing trends in the use of different wine...
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Our new year’s resolution is to continue looking for great values for money in wines from...
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In sampling several hundred wines at trade tastings and events, plus browsing local merchants for...
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As the weather drives changes in dress, blankets on the bed and kitchen smells (bubbling beef...
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The quest for values continues. Here are recent white wine finds in the $12 to $27 range. All...
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Whether on the backyard patio, fire pit at the beach or park, or even a portable BBQ at a tailgate...
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When the weather turned colder, the tasting targets turned toward different red varieties from around the world that could go with heartier stews, beef bourguignon, cassoulet, turkey and stuffing and even comfort food, including burgers and good o…
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