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Wine Scents - Tickling Your Memory

New findings about the link between smell and memory lead me to reflect on why a wine's aroma is so key to making it memorable.

Wine Scents - Tickling Your Memory

New findings about the link between smell and memory lead me to reflect on why a wine's aroma is so key to making it memorable.

Simple Chocolate-Walnut Tart

This simple recipe for chocolate-walnut tart pairs well with Dave's recommended dessert wines.

Simple Chocolate-Walnut Tart

This simple recipe for chocolate-walnut tart pairs well with Dave's recommended dessert wines.

Wines for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Wines to pair with your Thanksgiving feast, whether it features Turkey, Tofu or Tofurkey!

Wines for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Wines to pair with your Thanksgiving feast, whether it features Turkey, Tofu or Tofurkey!

"Runaway" Chicken Chowder

Though its bright orange color makes this a perfect Halloween dish, its belly-warming, bowl-licking popularity argues for making it throughout the winter months!

"Runaway" Chicken Chowder

Though its bright orange color makes this a perfect Halloween dish, its belly-warming, bowl-licking popularity argues for making it throughout the winter months!

Pumping Iron - Why Fish & Red Wine don&#039...

Science discovers why some red wines clash with fish, and what's behind that "day-old fish" aftertaste!

Pumping Iron - Why Fish & Red Wine don&#039...

Science discovers why some red wines clash with fish, and what's behind that "day-old fish" aftertaste!

Moules Marinieres - Mariner's Mussels, the High...

A favorite mussels recipe Dave the Wine Merchant recreated after a trip to France, where it was enjoyed with a cool glass of Chenin Blanc at a sidewalk cafe in...

Moules Marinieres - Mariner's Mussels, the High...

A favorite mussels recipe Dave the Wine Merchant recreated after a trip to France, where it was enjoyed with a cool glass of Chenin Blanc at a sidewalk cafe in...