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It's called MERITAGE. It rhymes with HERITAGE.

A pet peeve of many a wine aficionado is the frequent mispronunciation of the word "Meritage". This word appears on some of the best red blends you can find. But...

It's called MERITAGE. It rhymes with HERITAGE.

A pet peeve of many a wine aficionado is the frequent mispronunciation of the word "Meritage". This word appears on some of the best red blends you can find. But...

50 Shades of Gris (Grey)

It used to be so clear. Things fell into simple categories. Black or white. Good or bad. With us or against us. Easy. Then some braniac introduced the grey area...

50 Shades of Gris (Grey)

It used to be so clear. Things fell into simple categories. Black or white. Good or bad. With us or against us. Easy. Then some braniac introduced the grey area...

Wine-Friendly Recipe: Pork "Stew" with Andouill...

Most winter stews feature beef and pair with red wine. This refreshing alternative features pork and pairs with a Chablis or unoaked Chardonnay (see all my available Chardonnay's here). Equally...

Wine-Friendly Recipe: Pork "Stew" with Andouill...

Most winter stews feature beef and pair with red wine. This refreshing alternative features pork and pairs with a Chablis or unoaked Chardonnay (see all my available Chardonnay's here). Equally...

To Your Health! The health benefits of wine.

"À Votre Santé!" This classic French toast means "To Your Health" and is a common phrase heard as wine glasses are raised around the world. Today's posting is by guest...

To Your Health! The health benefits of wine.

"À Votre Santé!" This classic French toast means "To Your Health" and is a common phrase heard as wine glasses are raised around the world. Today's posting is by guest...

A Helpful Wine Tasting Reminder – Swirl & S...

My brother recently echoed a common frustration among wine drinkers – “I can’t recall aromas or flavors well enough to be a good wine taster”. Well, taste and scent memory...

A Helpful Wine Tasting Reminder – Swirl & S...

My brother recently echoed a common frustration among wine drinkers – “I can’t recall aromas or flavors well enough to be a good wine taster”. Well, taste and scent memory...

Toasts & Quotes: Wedding, Marriage, Divorce

"When I eventually met 'Mr. Right' I had no idea that his first name was Always" ~ Rita Rudner (Need wine for your toasts?  I curate a rotating portfolio of...

Toasts & Quotes: Wedding, Marriage, Divorce

"When I eventually met 'Mr. Right' I had no idea that his first name was Always" ~ Rita Rudner (Need wine for your toasts?  I curate a rotating portfolio of...