Friday, September 30, 2022

Somm Blinders - Blind Tasting for the Rest of Us

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If you are a wine geek, you are probably familiar with the 2012 documentary,  Somm . The film follows four individuals as they prepped for t...
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Wine Flaw - Excessive Volatile Acidity

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Ugh! My 2021 vintage has high volatile acidity (VA). It smells of pressed sugarcane juice and nail varnish. While I have made wine with high...
Sunday, July 31, 2022

My Go-To “Grocery Store” Wines

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Summer! It’s time for road trips, hikes, and picnics. For such moments, you want a wine that is made for easy drinking and maybe fits into a...
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Pinot Gris You Never Knew

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Pinot Gris is often thought of as the grape next door - commonplace, approachable, and pleasant. Originating from France, Pinot Gris is most...
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Savennières, the Cerebral Chenin Blanc

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For most Americans, Chenin Blanc is a nice nondescript sipper. We may have an opinion on Chardonnay (oak or steel), Sauvignon Blanc (Marlbor...
Saturday, April 30, 2022

Wine and War in Ukraine

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Unless you have been hiding under a rock (and I don’t blame you for that), you have been bombarded with headlines about Ukraine. For over tw...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Behind a Great Winery is a Carrie Alexander

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I first met Carrie Alexander of  Force Majeure Vineyards  three years ago. Carrie was and still is the Director of Sales and Marketing, and ...
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