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Thanksgiving Traditions: Turkey Two Ways
Food & Wine Pairing, Holiday TraditionsRather like our American melting pot culture, our Thanksgiving turkey approach is a crazy quilt of inputs and experiments refined. And we’re not done! I’m also eager to gain more feedback and words of wisdom. But here are our must-dos.
60-Second Sommelier: Special Club Champagne
Champagne, Events, Tasting VideosWhat does Special Club Champagne mean? How do Champagnes get this designation? Find out more about these “treasures” and discover your next favorite bottle.
Riesling: #1 in the Big Six Grapes
Alsace Wine, German Wines, Riesling, Riesling StylesAs a sommelier, I know what some consumers don’t love about Riesling – not knowing what you’re getting in terms of dryness or sweetness. Here’s a little help with that.
3 Decades of Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, WineriesMy tasting notes from an amazing 30-year retrospective tasting of Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon, with Naoko and Maya Dalla Valle and winemaker Andy Erickson.
Brooks Winery – Ageable Oregon
Live Broadcast, RieslingOregon’s Brooks Winery produces structured, elegant and ageable Pinot Noirs and Rieslings. John and I were thrilled to get the chance to taste their 2002 Janus Pinot Noir (still a baby!), to add to our experience of having tasted some of their extraordinary older Rieslings. Meet Janie Brooks, the force behind these beautiful wines…