Top 5 Underdog Wine Varieties

There are a lot of wine grapes that don’t get their due but there are five that I think should get some more respect. And I’m going to do something about it by not just pointing them out here but also reviewing wines made from these grapes on the blog and podcast. The wine world [...]

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Alan Kerr?s Vintage?s June 25 Release ? Tasting Notes

When I realized the focus of June?s latest release is to be wines from Argentina, I was not overly thrilled, not that I don?t like the odd bottle of Argentinean wine now and then mind you, but drinking a flight had little appeal for me. However, much to my delight, I am able to report [...]

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Remembering A Cornerstone Of My Wine Education

I usually don’t have the time to read the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal until Sunday along with the morning paper. And usually I just grab the “Off Duty” section where the food and wine coverage appears. This weekend, the wine column is by Jay McInerney who profiles wine writer and salesmen Alexis [...]

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A Little Competition Never Hurts!

That’s right – it’s time. The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition begins tomorrow. Nearly 100 international judges, more than 3,000 international wines. Who will take the gold? Keep coming back to find out more information about the 3-day event and watch for judges to be blogging and twittering in between judging!

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The Talbott Hotel :: Chicago

The Talbott Hotel is the epitome of a wonderful, small, hotel. Built in 1927, the Talbott Hotel is a full-service boutique hotel offering the charm of a gracious bygone era coupled with all of today?s modern conveniences. What makes it special? It has a cozy feel to it. What stood out for us is the contrast of [...]

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