The American West
Join us as we enjoy our favorite wines from the West of the Mississippi. Many of these are always in our cellar and represent a reliable collection of "go-to" wines for just about every occasion. There is always a cuisine pairing challenge to conquer and these will do it.
Having these wines in your arsenal will be a blessing to your dinner guests.
Why not let them experience these too?
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California, Germany, and France
This was fun. After realizing the ethnic history of so many California wines, we did a group of articles that celebrated the contrasts between the Old and New World wines. As with most things, there are many similarities but a lot of differences.
These tasting reviews celebrate the comparisons between the fruits of the worldwide wine family. Enjoy the ride.
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Good Tastings, Affordably
There are many lower cost wines out there that are amazing values. One of the best ways to discover these is at a "brown bag" tasting party.
Not knowing for sure what you're tasting can move your ego back a few squares when it comes time to pick the best. In fact, many our picks are the result of such blind tasting experiences.
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Never Boring, Eclectic Tastings From All Around
A friend once said, "Never be afraid to get a little crazy!". This is easy to do with wine. Always remember to keep an open mind with every open bottle.
Also, there's a lot of money to be made on wine. Tasting Room salespeople are there to "turn you" to their point of view. Always listen and enjoy, but keep a lid on the credit card, whew.
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Domestic, Arizona, and International Tasting
It stands to reason that exploring our home state of Arizona will always include a winery visit. Over the years, Arizona has seen quite an evolution in wine. Enjoy our articles.
Then, we take a quick look at other domestic and international wines. These articles illustrate the wide experience of wine touring. Always a surprise with every turn in the road.
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Tasting Notes, Gadgets, and Verde Valley Wines
Gotta' love those wine gadgets. Inventors are no strangers to the world of wine. Spend a half an hour in the gadget isle of a big box wine store to see this in action.
We're still trying to figure out how to use a few of these correctly! The best one was the "rabbit opener". When it first came out, most of us were baffled. Very frustrating for us casual cork extractors.
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Varietals and What You Can Do With Them
Even if you have been on the "wine pursuit" for some time, there is always a varietal to learn about. Really want to be humbled? Just explore the Old World Wines.
Some of the grape varietals that are native to Europe are new to many of us. These articles cover only a few of them, in basic terms or course.
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