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Ma(i)sonry – A Foundation in Wine and Art

When we lived in Atlanta we visited “wine country” many times.  No visit was ever void of special moments.  Those special times when everything is relaxed and in order and it just feels good.  And there would usually be a glass of wine in hand.  But, living here all the time has made me wonder [...]

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Rhone Rangers Labeled in San Francisco

One of the many challenges of participating in a “Grand” tasting is the basic fact that there is just too much wine. “Shut yo mouth, fool!  There is no such thing as TOO MUCH wine!” I say to myself. ( I have a bad habit of truly talking to myself and doing so in Mr. [...]

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The Long Way Home

Long day, quick week Traffic home, ugh, but not I-85 Wine Country scenery tames the tiger Everything’s alright in the world Bud break dances in dusk Chill in the air, brisk Bottle of blanc and rose’ Boney James and Cabernet The weekend, full Doesn’t feel like work Coastal destinations Sea, wine, food and friends

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Standing Up for the Fraternities

In one month I have now heard and read multiple people compare recent public wine tasting events to “frat parties” and, quite frankly, it pisses me off.  As a member of a national fraternity (Phi Kappa Tau, builders of men…) I take some offense to this loose description people apply to sloppy, drunken puke fests [...]

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Selecting Wine Stemware and the Perfect Toast

5 Factors in Choosing the Right Stemware Choosing glassware for your home can be a daunting task sometimes.  There are so many types of glasses, shapes, sizes and just as many companies making them.  It’s like shopping for a car, but without the cheesy salesmen and wine lovers such as yourself have been scouring the [...]

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