Have you ever poured a wine, plunged your nose in the glass, and asked, “What IS that?” All the time, right? But after a good bit of sniffing, you figure it out. “Hmmm, tree fruit. Peach, no wait, nectarine.” This time, when I opened a Vinho Verde made from 100% Loureiro grapes, I was stumped. […]
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If you associate northern Italian wine with Pinot Grigio, I invite you to look again. Pressed against Austria and Switzerland at Italy’s northernmost border, Alto Adige produces only a small amount of the country’s total wine. But this picturesque region has the highest proportion of Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wines in the country. That
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What do you know about Cabernet Franc? If you live on the East Coast, as I do, you may know that Cab Franc is gaining a foothold among producers from New York State to Virginia. Perhaps you’ve been poured a Cab Franc, a rosé of Cab Franc or even a Cab Franc ice wine on
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On a hot day, cooking outside makes sense. But, to keep cool in the summer heat, why not add your grilled steak to a salad? The spouse and I recently took this approach for the upcoming Wine Pairing Weekend chat on Saturday, July 13. This month’s theme is barbecue and Rioja. You can follow along
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Do you feel a little lost in the Bordeaux aisle of your wine store? Are you afraid of spending too much for wine? Top-ranked wines from the most notable châteaux in Bordeaux, France, get pretty darn pricey. These wines deserve a place at the table for celebrations or special occasions. Everyday Bordeaux is less complex
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