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Old Vegas, the Trop, UnWine, and Me – Redux & Rant

I missed the closing day of the Tropicana and am still wondering what the heck was I thinking.

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 8)

One of the best parts of French Laundry is that you are not rushed.

A (Very) Short Treatise on Kosher Wines

Back when I was at legal-ish drinking age, a couple of girlfriends and I would meet in one of our basements and bring our bottles of Manischewitz to drink.

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 7)

I do not know which I have enjoyed more, the wines or the people I shared them with. They will forever be intertwined.

Group Tasting Without a Group

With any of the primary wine award organizations, one of the major requirements is knowing how to blind taste.
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2015 Parrish Cabernet Sauvignon – A (Weeping) Review

Before I tell you about the wine, let me share a little history, sprinkled generously with my unasked-for opinions.

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 5)

My mom is one of the most remarkable women I have ever known. In truth, she is my former mother-in-law, but she will always be my mom.

Educational Taste of Excellence – CDF Annual Fundraiser

I threw my bids in because there were a couple of items I really wanted. Included was a hockey stick signed by all of the Vegas Golden Knights. I didn't win. Dammit!

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 4)

"Hot sake is the leftover dregs used for the Western palate. Americans will drink anything if they are convinced it is exotic."

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 3)

There is probably a special circle of Hell reserved for vegetarians and vegans, and it is in Argentina.

Armenia at Ada’s!

The addition of a year in oak gives the same grape more of a Malbec-esque or Syrah-like character (yeah, I know they're different, but work with me here).
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