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THE NEW YORK FINGER LAKES – WINES THAT DESERVE YOUR ATTENTION
INTRODUCTION In late September of this year my wife Laurie and I traveled with our good friends and neighbors, Jim and Marcia Wolfe, to upstate New York where Jim and Marcia were born and raised. We had many great visits during our stay including Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls and the […]
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INTRODUCTION It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is almost here. We are busy getting ready and preparing for the celebration next week and I know many of you are doing the same. So here is something that might be of help in your planning. This article first appeared last year. This year it is being […]
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For some time I have been writing about the advantages of blending young wines (particularly inexpensive ones) to get a wine that suits your taste. This covers a wide variety of wines from Two Buck Chuck up (to read one of the early Blending Man articles click here and to read the article on […]
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There are things in all of our lives that are truly unforgettable. For me and my wife Laurie, one of those things was Richard Wing and the Imperial Dynasty Restaurant in Hanford, California. It has now been two years since Richard’s passing. I miss him. He was not only a great kind and gentle […]
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My last Distinctive New Wines article featured rosé and white wines (to read that article click here). As the end of summer approaches, here are more rosé and white wine selections that are perfect for warm weather drinking. There are many Under The Radar wines and many terrific values. There are also rare wines and […]
Click here to read entire article »A UNIQUE ADVENTURE: TEN COUNTRIES IN EIGHTEEN DAYS VIA CAR, PLANE, TRAIN, AND BOAT
THIS IS THE FIRST OF A TWO PART ARTICLE. IT COVERS THE INTRODUCTION AND TRAVEL INCLUDING THE ITINERARY AND NARRATIVE. PART II WILL FOLLOW SOON AND COVERS FOOD, WINE, AND THE CONCLUSION. IF IT’S MONDAY IT MIGHT BE LIECHTENSTEIN! PART I INTRODUCTION This surely is one of the most unique trips one could imagine. First, […]
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Left to Right: Adeline de Barry, Chateau de Saint-Martin; Aurélie Bertin Teillaud, Chateau Sainte Roseline; Valérie Rousselle, Chateau Roubine This past September on a great trip that covered 10 countries in 18 days my wife, Laurie, and I, along with our friends and neighbors, Jim and Marcia Wolfe, spent a week on the Côte d’Azure […]
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A TIME FOR GIVING THANKS & ENJOYING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, GOOD FOOD, AND GOOD WINE Thanksgiving will soon be here. It is a very special time. It is a time to give thanks for our many blessings and time to be with family and friends. The original Thanksgiving goes back to […]
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I have said many times that I think the most versatile of all wines with food is Champagne. And, since I eat my own cooking, I drink a lot of Champagne. Almost without exception, every evening meal for us begins with Champagne. In fact, my wife Laurie, expects there to be cold Champagne ready before dinner well in advance. If I fall down on this job, I shudder to think of the outcome.
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MAUI FEATURING Great Dining, Kumu, Maui Potato Chips, and 2010 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Introduction I recently did a Grape Press article on New Zealand wines. The bottom line is that these are wines that offer value and quality in a very food friendly style. You can view the entire article here New Zealand Trade […]
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