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Maybe you’ve noticed a wine server at a nicer restaurant or in a movie wearing what looks like a large medallion around their neck. You typically can’t miss it. It’s large, shiny, and normally worn with a silver chain or a ribbon. What might seem to...
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behind the cork
2016 J. Lohr Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay ($10) I recently visited J. Lohr in Paso Robles and gained a whole new appreciation for their wines and the man behind them all, Jerry Lohr. This 100% Chardonnay from J. Lohr exhibits aromas of peaches, ...
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Years ago, I was visiting a friend who knew I enjoyed wines and wanted to share a bottle with me. They opened the bottle and took a sip. With a look of disappointment on their face, they proclaimed that the wine need some time “to breathe.” So, wit...
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behind the cork
2015 Erath Pinot Noir ($13) This Pinot Noir is from Oregon, a state that has gotten and continues to get a lot of attention for Pinot Noir. While the Willamette Valley has gotten the most attention for their Pinot Noir, this one is a blend of diffe...
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It’s that time of the year! Lots of gift giving. A common dilemma is associated with choosing a bottle of wine to give as a gift. I’ll admit, it’s a tough one. You don’t want to get it wrong. And, most wines don’t come with a gift receipt. The first...
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ever wonder
You see it a lot. As soon as the wine is poured in the glass, the first thing someone will do is raise the glass and look at the wine. But why do this you may ask? In a past blog we examined the “Five S’s of Wine Tasting” that include See, Swirl, Sn...
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behind the cork
Vilarnau Brut Reserva Rosé Cava ($16) Vilarnau is a small artisanal handcrafted Cava house located just outside Barcelona Spain. This Cava is made from Trepat, a red-wine grape variety indigenous to northeastern Spain, and Pinot Noir. It is a dry C...
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Last time we asked “Why do people look so closely at their glass of wine?” and learned that flaws, such as sediment and dis-colorization can be seen in a wine glass. But, the color of a wine can also tell you about how it will taste and its age. Wi...
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