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What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 20)

Lunch consisted of candied carrots, caviar, and hay cream, followed by beef, Jerusalem artichoke, and chartreuse pumpkin.

Discovering the Pleasure of Payne – Von Payne Black

Fun fact: Whiskey was so important in early America that it even sparked a rebellion in 1794 over a tax on spirits! Boston Tea Party 2.0.

International Sauvignon Blanc Day!

Every year on the first Friday of May (Friday, May 2, for 2025), wine enthusiasts celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day.

Nth Universal Whiskey Experience – Luxury at Wynn

Like the experience from the previous year, my preferred selection among Scotches was the Lagavulin 16-year Single Malt Scotch, which was extraordinary.

What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 19)

I remember the first time I went to Pomerol. I stood in front of Château Pétrus, and I smiled.
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Focus on Paso Robles – Epoch Estate Wines

Bone dry, it sported hints of citrus, tart cherries, apple, and clean. (Is "clean" a flavor?)

Spring in Paso – Visiting Friends, Old and New

When I visited Paso that first time, it was like meeting “The One,” you know what I mean?

HOCKEY!!!! No Wine This Time!

Philly fans have a less-than-stellar reputation in comparison to more sedate fans. Like in New York, for instance.

Rant Rant Rant Rant. My Opinion. And I Share It.

I will admit that some Napa Chards have exceeded the idea of balance in favor of the overdone ("What was that vintage? 2006 Louisville Slugger? Yum!")

Robert Parker, Wine, and Menopause

So why is it that the overwhelming majority of official wine tasters and critics are men? It's not because they're better at the sniffing or tasting. It's because they have better memories. And because they don’t go through menopause.
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