Monthly Archives: August 2011

Quaff of the Week: Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier

The Silverado Trail in California wine country boasts many gorgeous vistas.  But one of its most beautiful sights (IMHO) is the Pine Ridge Winery, set back from the Trail at a lovely curve of the road. I’ve long been a … Continue reading

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Put a cork in it! Or, the merits of cork, plastic, glass or screw top bottle closures

There’s been lots of debate in the wine industry in recent years about the best ways to close a wine bottle.  There’s good old fashioned cork: a classic for the past 4,000 years (!), offers breath-ability for the wine…but can degrade … Continue reading

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