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In these strange times…

Life has come between me and In My Cups for these past half-dozen years. I’ve often thought about sharing my thoughts on a special bottle I’m drinking, but writing a blog during my off-hours doesn’t always hold appeal thanks to … Continue reading

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Buvez du Bon Vin ce Week-end ! (Or, Drink the Good Wine this Weekend!)

Despite plodding through more than my fair share of French classes through grade school and college, I still break into a cold sweat whenever I turn down the “French Wines” aisle at the liquor store.  France is pretty much the … Continue reading

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The 50 Project: Wines #9, 10, 11 and 12

It’s time for an overview of wines number 9, 10, 11 and 12 from the 50 Project.  I’ll start with a couple of fine French reds. First up is a 2009 Laurence Feraud Plan Pegau (from KD, JD and TD). … Continue reading

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One more post leading in to the weekend…

True dat!

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Wine Gal guest post: Whites before Memorial Day

Words to the wise with this guest post from Wine Gal.  A good trick to know heading into warmer weather season.  Thanks, WG! If this warm weather has caught you off guard and you’ve failed to move your summery whites … Continue reading

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The 50 Project: Wines # 6, 7 and 8

Three more “50 Project” wines to report on in today’s blog. First was a 2010 Layer Cake Shiraz (from dear friends LR and JR).  The Layer Cake (a perfect wine name for a birthday, IMO) was a dark red in … Continue reading

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The 50 Project: Wines #3, 4 and 5

I’m turning my attention back to some catch-up blog posts focused on the wines from my “50 Project.” As you’ll recall, these wines were gifts from dear friends for my 50th birthday. I’ll attempt to honor them by sharing my … Continue reading

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Words of wisdom from an international man of mystery

A little treat from a dear friend enjoying the overseas life.  How very true!

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Viva La France – Two Winners from 90+ Cellars

Wine Gal recently called my attention to the 90+ Cellars label. 90+ Cellars describes its offerings as “wine with a pedigree of high ratings from the world’s most respected wineries that you can buy for a fraction of the original … Continue reading

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Snowy morning smile, courtesy of our friends at Crushwire

Stay safe, storm peeps!

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