Thanksgiving Issue
Surviving a family Thanksgiving is like trying to pick a wine at the store—there’s a lot to choose from, and sometimes you end up with something that makes you question your life decisions.
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Sojourn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020
The grapes for this wine are carefully selected from three renowned vineyard sites in the Sonoma Coast region – Sangiacomo, Durell, and Gap’s Crown.
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Antica Hirpina, Fiano di Avellino 2020
I’ve recently explored the Joaquin grape variety and wanted to delve into other winemakers who use the same grape. This Fiano is both intense and elegant.
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Conde Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria 2021
Appearing in a light, vibrant yellow hue, this wine offers an enticing aroma characterized by oak, spice, and vanilla notes. It boasts
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Partida Creus Muz
Muz is a smooth and approachable red vermouth boasting herbal, rose, vanilla, and vibrant flavors. It strikes a harmonious balance between herbal and botanical undertones,
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Erbaluce, a white wine secret from Piedmont
According to DOC wine law, Erbaluce may only give its name to a label when grown in the Canavese. The grape comes from the North of Italy.
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Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc Staves of Waidhofen 2020
In 2005, Morgan Twain-Peterson MW and his father, Joel, acquired 152 acres from the Domenicis and renamed the vineyard as Bedrock. Joel Peterson, a walking encyclopedia of wine knowledge, stands as one of the pivotal figures in American wine history, tracing his illustrious career back to his celebrated days at Ravenswood.
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Cantalapiedra Viticultores Lirondo Verdejo 2022 – Castilla Y León
I discovered this producer through an article on where to enjoy wine in Madrid. The article mentioned the 2020 Cantalapiedra La Otea. However, when I contacted my sources, the only wine available from this producer was the Lironda. It took nearly three weeks to arrive, but I was extremely pleased with both the wine and its price. The Cantalapiedras have a lineage spanning several generations […]
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Parajes del Valle Macabeo 2021
As this summers rain-soaked sun dips below the horizon and takes its warmth with it, I find myself cozied up with a glass of Parajes del Valle Macabeo – the ultimate rainy summer companion. With each sip, I can almost hear the wine whispering tales of its wild fermentation adventures, like a seasoned backpacker recounting stories from the road less traveled. Just as the mosquitoes […]
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Joaquin Fiano di Avellino Riserva, Campania 2019
A little information about the region and the grape. Campania represents a region in southwestern Italy renowned for its ancient ruins and breathtaking coastline. Naples, the capital of this region, stands as a vibrant city beautifully situated between the iconic gray cone of Mt. Vesuvius and the deep blue expanse of the Golfo di Napoli. Further to the south, the Amalfi Coast boasts towns like […]
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Aixa Red Vermouth
We all know the names Martini & Rossi and Cinzano, the popularized vermouths used primarily for Martinis and assorted cocktails. However, the Spaniards have taken Vermouth to another level. These tend to come from boutique vermouth specialists or serious winemakers who’ve added vermouth to their lineup. So, what is Vermouth? It is a fortified and aromatized wine that is macerated with a selection of herbs, […]
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My Epic Quest
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around and let me regale you with the tale of my epic quest to discover the most magnificent summer white wine for 2023. Armed with an insatiable thirst and a questionable sense of adventure, I set forth on a perilous journey through tasting rooms, determined to find the elixir that would quench my summertime desires. My encounter with Janare del Sannio […]
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