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How Do You Value Wine?

Coming home from a Burgundy tasting, the wife and I got into an interesting conversation (read: argument) in the car about perceived value when it comes to wines that are not really “ready to drink” upon release and are expected to improve with many years in the bottle.  Certainly, in America we are  often all about [...]

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Wine for Easter Dinner

Wondering what to have with your Easter Dinner later this week?  Of course it depends on what you plan on having.  I seem to hear ham is often served, and I just received a query from the in-laws as they are having lamb.  Of course, lamb is a light, red meat and I certainly would [...]

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Maybe next time…

Being a fan of the fickle Pinot Noir, I decided to get crazy and try the old school stuff from France.  I wouldn’t know a good bottle of burgunday from Ron Burgundy. A local wine merchant recommended trying a bottle of Château Philippe-le-Hardi Pinot Noir Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes ($20) As Miles from Sideways said “Only somebody who really takes the time [...]

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