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Going Rogue: Exciting Diversity and Outright Exellence in Oregon
Seeking out unusual wine regions for their great diversity seems to be high on the must-do lists for today’s sommeliers. At...
Decoding the Way to Excellence from Austria
I’ve long been a fan of Austrian wine and, from a professional perspective, an admirer of the Austrian wine industry’s ability...
Changeup: Side-Step from Champagne to Franciacorta
At some point this holiday season, you should try a bottle of bubbly from Franciacorta, which won't be a step down from Champagne, but...
What I’ve Been Drinking Lately: The Devil Made Me Do It!
A very wise friend of mine always counsels me to buy more wine than I think I can afford. “Look,” he will say knowingly,...
WINE WITH…Spicy Rice Bowl with Black Beans and Egg
WINE WITH…Spicy Rice Bowl with Black Beans and EggIs there any food more comforting than a rice bowl? Probably not, and few dishes are as...
Classic Beverages from the Spirit World: Cognac and Armagnac
Although spirits distilled from grains and fruits abound throughout the world, some of the finest spirits of all come from the periphery...
Dinner at Le Meurice in Paris with 100% Merlot by Edmond de Rothschild
Dinner at the two-star Michelin Alain Ducasse Le Meurice in Paris at the hotel bearing the same name last month not only yielded superb...
2019 Burgundies: A Mixed Bag
While consistency is rarely a word used when describing Burgundies, the 2019 Burgundies present the consumer with an even...
Sicilia DOC: Diversity and Value
After almost two years of having my travel opportunities limited to my home state of California, I jumped at the chance to slide through...