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 &...
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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 a recent trip to Champagne, we enjoyed tasting a wide range of sparkling wines, from...
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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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The big box stores, wine merchants and even grocery shelves (in some states) have values galore...
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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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Read MoreEven if the cellar is only an interior closet where the temperature holds steady during the year, do your palate and appreciation of the nuances of wine a favor and set aside at least three bottles of a favorite young red wine for future tasting. …
Read MoreIn tasting some 75 Champagnes and sparkling wines from other appellations the past few weeks, I found a dozen worth recommending at prices ranging from $15 to almost $200. The wines that seemed to stand out in tasting up to 20 wines in one setting…
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