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To be sure the world of wine is engulfed in rules and traditions. They arise from centuries of human experience and make good guides. They are not however the final word. I am often asked how one more |
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While Zinfandel may be indigenous to southern Italy, where it has been identified as the Primitivo grape, it has reached its true potential here in the United States. In fact, it is widely regarded more |
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With a natural sweetness that is both balanced and complex, a good dessert wine provides a great ending to any dining experience. The most common dessert wine is late harvest wine, which is made more |
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At the holiday season, we tend to find ourselves wrapped up in celebration with our friends and family, and nothing connotes celebration quite like a bottle of sparkling wine. Unlike a soft drink, more |
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If you want to taste a different style of Chardonnay than the typical American variety most of us think of, one option is to try a French white burgundy. The wide range of growing soils, as well as more |
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Pinot Noir has a deserved reputation for being a difficult grape to grow, however in the hands of skilled vintners, the resulting wine appeals to the senses in a way that few grapes can. As such, more |
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It takes a full-bodied wine to stand up to a full-flavored dish, and in most cases, this means a big red wine. Lighter reds or even the heaviest of white wines will simply be overwhelmed by the more |
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The Bordeaux region in southwestern France is renowned for some of the greatest wines in the world, but often intimidates people with a preconception of steep costs. The famous red wines of this more |
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More Than Pinot Grigio
When most people think of an Italian white wine, they immediately more |
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Made predominantly from the Sangiovese grape in the Chianti region of Tuscany, the red Chianti is well known for its sturdy, dry qualities with a refreshing hint of fruit. It was not so long ago, more |
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Traditionally, the wine growing regions of the world are categorized as either “Old World” (Spain, Italy, France, and the rest of Europe) or “New World” (United States, South America, Australia and more |
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One of the many factors that influence a wine is the soil in which the grapes are grown. You could say that, in effect, wine is “liquid geography.” It was in France that the fundamental concept of more |
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Just as every restaurant has a reasonably priced, good value house wine to offer diners, its a good idea to have one in your own home, either for unexpected company, or just for when the mood more |
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With warmer weather upon us, it is time to switch to lighter wines, and one delightful white that you may have overlooked is Sauvignon Blanc, which is quite good at quenching thirst and harmonizing more |
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Summer is upon us and with the warm weather comes the great American tradition of cookouts and grilling; the perfect opportunity to enjoy some great wines! Grilling generally requires a wine that more |
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Red Wine Headaches?
While some people profess to get headaches from drinking red wine, no one more |
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We often think of Champagne and other sparkling wines around the holidays, weddings, and celebratory occasions. Just as appropriately, however, summer can provide a call for celebration, and more |
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Before selecting another Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, if you’re looking for a delicious, crisp wine for summer, consider a Chenin Blanc wine. The most famous, vibrant Chenin Blanc comes from more |
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In the heat of summer, the prospect of a heavier red wine loses much of its appeal for some people. While there is a plethora of white wines able to compliment most meals, there is a third option more |
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Pinot Noir aficionados often say that once you have experienced the silky texture of Pinot Noir you are likely to develop a love affair with this temperamental grape. Grown most notably in Burgundy, more |
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Of all the great wineries from around the world, the title for being the most significant country in the production of fine wine certainly belongs to France. French wine making traces its roots more |
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The Rhone Valley of southeastern France is one of the predominant wine growing regions of the world. Starting just south of Lyon and following the Rhone River south as far as Provence, the region’s more |
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On the western coast of France resides Bordeaux, the largest wine region in the world. Bordeaux is divided into three main subregions by the Gironde River, which runs northwesterly through the more |
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One of the most diverse wine-growing regions in France is the Loire Valley. The Loire River is the longest in France, traversing over 1000km on its westerly journey from the center of France to the more |
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Southeast of Paris, with its southern tip at Lyons and extending northward, the Burgundy region of France yields some of the worlds greatest wines. Burgundy, or Bourgogne as it’s called in France, more |
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A few weeks ago, we introduced the region of Burgundy. As we mentioned, to do this historic and prestigious area justice requires more than just a single overview. This week, we examine the most more |
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A few weeks ago, we visited the most elite of Burgundy’s wine producers, the Domaine de Romanee Conti and the Domaine de Leroy. While these wines are surely the pinnacle of French winemaking, this more |
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With snowy forecasts and holiday revelry in the air, this time of year is chock full of excitement and festivities. From holiday parties to Christmas dinner to a New Year’s Eve toast, there is no more |
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In the season of snowy forecasts and holiday revelry, it’s the most wonderful time of the year to discover a new facet to the world of fine wines and spirits. In this edition of the Oenophile’s more |
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This is the season for that most beloved of effervescent delights, Champagne. Yet, for all the notoriety of “Bubbly”, true Champagne is an oft misunderstood wine. Some of this misunderstanding is more |
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Despite a last hurrah from old man winter, the time has come to begin looking forward to more pleasant weather, lighter coats, and lighter wines. This week we examine one of the most widely used, more |
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As summer draws ever closer, our palate drifts towards wines better suited for the warmer weather, outdoor entertaining, and relaxation on the deck and patio. The wines of Spain are perfect for more |
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Last edition, we explored the viticutlural history of Spain as well as the most sought after of the country’s wines, Rioja. This week, we take a look at some of the other, less well known reds as more |
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In the Oenophile’s Oasis, we’ve covered an extensive selection of wines from all around the world, showcasing select varietals and unique regions every other week. Last fall, you may remember our more |
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As the Oenophile’s Oasis continues its tour of Italy, this edition we begin south, passing through one of the most well known regions of all, Tuscany. Centrally located on the Italian peninsula, more |
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In the world of wine, the popular preferences inevitably change over the course of time with certain grape varieties or regions moving to the forefront for a time before being replaced by a new more |
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In the world of wine, there are certain grape varieties that are well known for quality or tend to invoke certain reactions from prospective consumers and connoisseurs. Of all the world’s wine more |
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