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More Than Just a Drink… Much More
And you thought wine was just something to drink with a meal… or to sip while reading a good book. It is both of those things. But it also is much more… as the words of Frances Tabeek, D.H....
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10 Reasons to Switch to Screw Caps
Over the years, the wine clubs of Vinesse have featured numerous wines from Bonny Doon, the winery founded by Randall Grahm. The eccentric Grahm has always been two or three steps ahead of...
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They Said It… Our Editor Reacts
* Said Clifton Fadiman: “To take wine into our mouths is to savor a droplet of the river of human history.” Says our editor: So why didn’t they serve wine in history class? * Said...
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How to Make a Memorable (in a Good Way) Toast
It won’t be long until wedding and reunion season arrives. And that means you may be called upon to raise a glass and propose a toast. If the thought of bombing in front of a bunch of friends...
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Bart Araujo on Going Beyond 'Sustainable'
The Eisele Vineyard is one of the historic jewels of the Napa Valley. To keep it that way, in 1998, the owners converted it to organic. Then in 2001, it was certified biodynamic....
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They Said It… Our Editor Responds
* Said a leading Russian health official after Russia banned wine imports from the former Soviet republic of Moldova: “The wine should be used to paint fences.” Says our editor: Hey, it’s always...
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Pre-Weekend Words of Wine Wisdom
What do Winston Churchill and sommelier Andrea Kramer have in common? Wine. Specifically, words of wisdom about wine. You’ll find observations by them and a few other folks below – a good way to get...
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I'll Drink to That: So Long to 2010
Can you believe it? Yet another year is about to come to an end. Tonight, many of us will be asked to propose an appropriate toast as the seconds tick down to midnight. There are two keys to a...
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Exploring the World's Wine Regions
Most wine lovers have two things in common: They love to drink wine (of course), and they also enjoy reading about it. We’ve been touting Karen MacNeill’s “The Wine Bible” ever since it was published...
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The Wine and Music Connection
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the great composers of classical music. Chris Thile is a mandolin virtuoso who has played in a number of acclaimed “Americana” bands, including the critically acclaimed...
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Vinous Quotes: They Said It and We Comment
Many famous people — from actors to composers to vintners — have made an observation or two about wine through the years. Let’s share a few wine-focused quotes from famous people… followed by a...
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