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Drink to the Man

Finding the best wines to spoil any guy
DO MEN LIKE TO BE SPOILED? ABSOLUTELY!
There is no doubt that certain wines would spoil any wine-loving man. Here are some that would make a pauper feel like a king.
Some men like a wine built like Atlas – thick, strong and enduring in structure. I speak [...]

June-July 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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The Secrets of Single Malt

In search of the perfect Whisky
A TRIP TO SCOTLAND, whether to golf at St. Andrews, hunt grouse and blackcock in the Highlands, or fish for wild salmon on the River Spey, is not complete without a dram of whisky. Drinking whisky is as much a part of Scottish life as the national passion for soccer [...]

June-July 2010 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Light Dry Whites

Refreshing wines for the season
Picture this: You just came home from a day at the beach or playing sports, and you know you are going to have dinner with some friends. You’re hot, and you take a shower. When you get out, your core temperature is still on high.
What is the first wine you want [...]

April-May 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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The Art of WinemaKing

Unveiling the heart and craftsmanship in production
Sugar plus yeast equals carbon dioxide, heat and alcohol. This is the basic equation that every winemaker is bound by. But to distill the “art” of making wine to simple mathematics is a travesty to the heart and soul of what makes wine not just a beverage, but [...]

February-March 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Celebrating Champagne

There are those who think Champagne does not age well. Luckily for me, I don’t know any of them.
My friends and I value the way great Champagne ages. It matures just as well as the mighty Bordeaux or regal Burgundy. In fact, Champagne shares two of the major varieties of Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. [...]

December-January 2010 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Vineyards Of Southern Italy

Exploring the rich and diverse wines of this beautiful region
Italy is a vine-swept nation whose wines are famous in every corner of the civilized world. Red wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone and Valpolicella are well-known to wine cognoscenti, as are white wines Soave, Gavi, Albana di [...]

October-November 2009 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Summer Palate

Sip on crisp wines and other refreshing offerings this season
Summer is here, and the sun is shining longer through the day. Temperatures are rising, and it is more common to drink white wines than reds to cool us off. But there are some of us who will be grilling red meat outdoors with the extended [...]

August-September 2009 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Wine Down

Food and wine pairings liven up Wednesdays at town
When it comes to days of the week, nobody likes Mondays – no explanation needed for that. Rock band The Cure is “in love” with Fridays, and from January to May, Tuesdays engage us with American Idol.
But what about Wednesday? What can we do on this day [...]

August-September 2009 | Kerry Miller | 0 comments | Continued
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Hearty Pairings

Finding the perfect meat dishes for robust red wines
Cult Cabernets are always a huge hit for guys. Their exclusivity is impressive, and their thunderous, palate-pounding intensity and flavor are sure to please. The usual names apply here, with the likes of Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate and Colgin Cellars at the top of the list. But, [...]

June-July 2009 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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Organic Wines & Cheeses

The choices for fully organic and biodynamic wines and wines made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes continue to grow in the wine industry (pun intended). Here are some fabulous Earth-conscious wines and some organic cheese pairings that are guaranteed to leave their imprint on your palate without leaving too much of one on the [...]

April-May 2009 | Roberto Viernes | 0 comments | Continued
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