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2010 Mairena Bonarda Luján de Cuyo Argentina

12 May 2013

If you are not aware of this varietal from Argentina, you might want to know that there are other red wines from Argentina besides Malbec. You might have tasted the Bonarda grape before and not known it because it also goes by the name Charbono. The bulk of Bonarda’s I have tasted from Argentina usually [...]

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How Italians Changed the Wine World

06 May 2013

Italians have been a part of my life from the day I was born. My mother’s stepfather migrated from a small village south of Rome to Australia when he was 14 and his four younger brothers eventually all joined him. He was one of the most intelligent people in my life, and the person I [...]

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2010 Angel Vine “Hellion” Washington Red Blend

30 April 2013

This wine is a blend of Primitivo, Zinfandel and Petit Sirah all from the Stonetree Vineyard, the warmest source in the Wahluke Slope for Angel Vine. This blend is big and bold—and the super structured Petit Sirah brings out the best of all of them. The resulting wine is fairly large but very balanced and [...]

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Will the “Real” Australia Please Stand Up?

22 April 2013

We all know Australia produces ripe, rich wines like Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. But what if I told you Australia produces cool-climate style wines as well? Would you believe me? On a recent trip, I participated on an international panel of wine writers to uncover the true character of Australian wine. What I found was [...]

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Pebble Beach Food & Wine (The 5-Minute Recap)

13 April 2013

Here is the 5-minute Pebble Beach Food & Wine recap. Interviewed: Drew Barrymore. She says that women like ice in their wine, and her “Pinot Grigio has beautiful notes and it is lacking in acidity.” Interviewer tries not to look horrified. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Vino reports on the statements as Jon Bonne chimes in on [...]

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2003 J Vineyards and Winery Late Disgorged Vintage Brut Russian River Valley

08 April 2013

As the tiny bubbles burst, they expose aromas of mandarin orange and lime essences, with hints of intriguing smoke. The bubbles also give up a delicate yeasty brioche like smell that is quite nostalgic. In the mouth a fancy parade of apple, lemon and pear flavors cascade across the palate keeping step with a nuance [...]

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