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2016 Brunello di Montalcino: Don’t Miss Them
The great success of the 2016 vintage throughout Tuscany suggested that the just-released 2016 Brunello would be memorable. Is it...
Fizz Quiz for the Holiday Season
The half of the earth where I live lies north of the equator. At this time of year, the skies here are gray and the days are short...
All that Sparkles Isn’t French: Check Your Own Backyard
Let’s put something to rest right out of the gate. I love Champagne. The “real” stuff, as they say, that...
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...