Sips
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Adobe Road Winery Redline
One of the more interesting wine bottles to come across my desk this past year is called Redline, a red wine blend from California’s Adobe Road Winery.
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Figuière Famille Combard Le Saint André
Figuière Famille Combard Le Saint André is a spot-on red wine for outdoor barbecues. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache with garnet and violet coloring. Cherry…
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French 75 with Cognac, A Must Try Cocktail at Firewood in Park City
This French 75 was made using cognac, where gin is the more typical spirit of choice for the cocktail. I learned that, apparently, there is debate and some fogginess amongst…
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Refreshing, Crisp Italian Wine: 2018 Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto
I’ve been on a bit of an Italian wine kick lately. That’s partly because I keep coming across wonderful wine values from Italy, like this one: 2018 Zenato Lugana di…
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A Versatile Italian Rose: Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello
Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello is an elegant Italian Rose with bright strawberry flavors and just enough acidity to make it a versatile wine to pair with a wide range of…
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Elegant but Affordable Casanova di Neri IrROSSO
The most recent creation of Casanova di Neri is called IrROSSO. /Gianlorenzo di Neri – who was on hand to discuss the wines we sipped – described IrROSSO as “a…
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V-Day Bubbles: Scharffenberger Brut Excellence
Scharffenberger Brut Excellence is a Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wine, meaning that it’s made incorporating the methods of Champagne making in France
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Florensac Picpoul de Pinet: Excellent Dry White Wine from Southern France
Unscrew the cap, pour a glass of Picpoul de Pinet, and you’ll encounter citrus aromas along with those of fruits such as pear and apple with a bit a grapefruit.…
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Affordable Italian Sangiovese from CAPARZO, Perfect Pairing for Pasta with Red Sauce
I recently came across a really good, very affordable Italian Sangiovese from CAPARZO that was a perfect pairing for pappardelle with Sunday gravy.
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JNSQ : A Most Beautiful Bottle of Wine
The JNSQ bottle, which features a glass white rose stopper, was crafted by a French designer to look like a luxury perfume bottle. It’s intended to become a keepsake after…
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150 Years of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
150 Years of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut This year, France’s pioneering Champagne house Moët & Chandon celebrates its 150th anniversary – an incredible milestone. And what better way…
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Perfect Holiday Pinot
“Falling in love with the view was a part of the Loveblock story,” says Erica Crawford. “As we converted the sheep paddock to plantable land, we took the decision to…
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Squatters Brilliant Bier
I love a well-made Pilsner and this one is bright and lively tasting, made with sweet malt and Noble German hops.