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Category Archives: Wines, wine reviews
Turkey Talk Part III: Giving the Whites their Due
My last couple of posts focused on turkey-friendly reds. But now’s the time to give some gobble-icious whites their due. I’m starting with a white I don’t often drink (perhaps wrongly): a Gewürztraminer. Since I’m a relative novice regarding this … Continue reading
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Time to Talk Turkey: Selecting My Thanksgiving Wines
Despite the fact November rolled into Boston today teasing us with 70 degree temperatures, there’s no denying we’re on the slippery slope to full-on cold weather and the holidays. Never mind that I saw my first Christmas tree, like, several … Continue reading
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Korbel: The Champagne of Choice for Locker Room Soakings
In case you were wondering, the Red Sox celebrated with copious amounts of Korbel last night. Next stop: ALCS. Wonder if they get bumped up to Domaine Chandon if they win best of five. Go Sox! #weowntheeast
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Do You “Live for Merlot”?
I can’t help myself. Whenever the topic of Merlot comes up, I have a flashback to the Seinfeld episode where Kramer and Mickey were on a double date. You probably remember this exchange: Mickey: I like Merlot. Karen: I love … Continue reading
My Big Fat Riesling Education
When a salesperson recently suggested I try a bottle of Riesling, my response was, “Hmmm, I don’t usually drink Rieslings.” “Neither do I,” she commented. So it got me thinking: why *do* I and many of my friends shy away … Continue reading
Here’s to the Reds, Whites and Bleus!
If you’re stocking up for your Fourth of July BBQ, be sure to pick up a few reds and whites (rounded out with some nice bleu cheese – get it??). This Saturday’s (6/29) free tasting at Mystic Wine Shoppe in … Continue reading
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Lazy Saturday afternoon with rose – InterContinental Hotel Boston
Picture this: it’s a lazy Saturday afternoon. Errands have been run, the sun is out and temperatures are mild. You’re sitting with friends on a waterfront patio, armed with a glorious glass of rose and enjoying some delicious cheese. If … Continue reading
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90+ Cellars Riot: Sauvignon Blanc (Lot 2), Cabernet Sauvignon (Lot 53) and My New Fave, the Rose (Lot 33)
As you saw from a recent post, I’m foraying into the varied portfolio of 90+ Cellars wines. I previously shared my comments about their delicious “French Fusion, Lot 65” white and “Cotes Du Rhone, Lot 30” red. A quick reminder … Continue reading
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Recap of Smith & Wollensky 2013 Spring Wine Week
In the “better late than never” category, readers, here’s a quick recap of our annual afternoon of debauchery — otherwise known as Smith & Wollensky’s National Wine Week, which took place March 11-15 at their Atlantic Wharf location in Boston. … Continue reading
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Great infographic on which wines to pair with foods
Ever find yourself in a wine store trying to figure out what to serve alongside that evening’s dinner? Here’s a great infographic that Wine Gal shared that takes some of the mystery out of food and wine pairings. As Wine … Continue reading
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