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Today we’ll explore the intersection of two of my passions: wine and writing. The wine part should be obvious. As…
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Acid in wine, that can’t be a good thing, right? Well, it turns out that you can’t make a good…
The Rhône Valley is a spectacular place to visit, and the source of some really good wine values. The vineyards…
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I bet that you never give much thought to the cork that stands between you and the wine in your…