Hermes Retsina
There are all kinds of wines out in the world that no one ever mentions. Some of them are too new, others are
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White
2010 Darkhorse Chardonnay
Christmas is almost here, and the liquor store, the grocery store, and the wine shops are all a complete mess. If you need
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2010 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
Whether you’re having poultry or pork chardonnay can be a perfect pairing partner for the holidays. The heavier tendency of the wine lends
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Kitchen Sink White
White blends tend to be all the vogue, and have a particularly good propensity to pair well with a variety of foods because
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2011 Cloud Break Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Pro-tip: If you don’t like oak, do not buy barrel fermented. Barrel fermented means, of course, in oak, which for those out there
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Luna d’Or Moscato Dolce
As we kick off the holiday season with a bang, it’s time for a quick refresher on Moscato terminology. The main key to remember
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2000 Waverley Estate Chardonnay
One of the more unique experiences I had in Australia was at Waverley Estate. This small boutique winery specializes in aged wines, particularly focused
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2011 côté EST
Last year, 2009 côté EST was a great find, full of fruit, acid, and body for under $10. Made from Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, and
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2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer
It’s time for the turkey day ringer, and one of my favorite varietals, gewürztraminer. This spicy grape often presents with a solid backbone
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2011 Oak Grove Reserve Viognier
Viognier doesn’t always get the love it deserves, but back in the 1990’s it received a significant amount of love thanks to Condrieu.
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