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Cocktail Corner: Flying High
Two of my favorite cocktails--one a classic, the other a contemporary creation--share an airplane theme. The Aviation, a...
The Joy of Discovery: Baxter Winery
One of my favorite aspects of wine lies in the endless possibility that something new will cross my horizon, something that...
The Conundrum of Assigning Points
Maison Louis Latour’s 2015 Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir (IGP Var, $14) epitomizes the difficulty of assessing...
Cocktail Corner: Gin Julep
Four ingredients go into the making of traditional mint juleps: Bourbon, fresh mint, simple syrup, and crushed ice. ...
A Savior for Leftover Wine Arrives at Last
I’m often greeted with a snicker or two when bringing up the discussion of how to handle leftover wine. In fact, I...
Wine Review Online Welcomes New Columnist: Panos Kakaviatos
We at WRO are pleased to welcome Panos Kakaviatos to our ranks. A native of Washington D.C., Panos has been writing about...
Cocktail Corner: The Date Night
I was “jonesing” for a Manhattan on a recent summery evening. Of course, I might have had a Brooklyn, a...
An Interesting Rarity from Burgundy
Geantet-Pansiot, Bourgogne Rouge, “Pinot Fin,” 2015 ($30 - 45): Pinot Fin is a clone of Pinot Noir that produces...
Affordable Luxury
What are you willing to pay for a good bottle of wine? The answer, I assume, depends on your budget. The occasional splurge wine...
Re-Thinking Sweetness Levels in Prosecco Superiore DOCG
I confess to having shifted in my thinking about residual sweetness in high quality Prosecco Superiore DOCG, and based on...
Grilling Up a Thirst
Memorial Day officially kicks off the grilling season. I'm thirsty already. Allow me to explain. As the...