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by contributing writer Janel Piersma
Summer is prime-time for weddings and travel. Whether you're looking for a party favor for your wedding or a way to remember a special wine or…
Mark the dates for these wine events in the Houston area!
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Robert Mondavi 100th Birthday Celebration at Strata Restaurant
Viva l'Italia! Viva Texas! Wine Dinner at Dolce Vita
Texi-Cali Wine…
By Amy Gross, the VineSleuth
You might not think of a Pan-Asian bistro as the place to find an outstanding wine list, but Rattan, located in the Energy Corridor in West…
by contributing writer Steve Gross
I really enjoy sharing wine with friends. Over the years, they've learned to trust my judgement, putting themselves in my hands. I try not to let…
Mark the dates for these wine events around the country!
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Niagara Wine Trail Wine & Cheese Weekend - New York
Sparklers & Spice - Colorado
Top 50 Tasting - Michigan
9th…

by Amy Gross, the VineSleuth
Want to know more about wines from the Chateauneuf-de-Pape region of France? (And wondering how to pronounce it for starters?) I sat down with James King of the Texas Wine School earlier …
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by Gordon and Jean Leidner
To Decant or Not to Decant? That is the Question!
Actually, this question about decanting wine could be more appropriately asked about aerating wine. Is there a difference between …
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By Amy Gross, the VineSleuth
Summer is here and it is time get toasting!
For all of you out there who shy away from the refreshment of white wines and rosé wines, I’ve got a few white wine myths and misconceptions …
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By Amy Gross, the Vine Sleuth
If you've been reading VineSleuth Uncorked for awhile, you know that I am a fan of wine and chocolate pairing. I love playing with the combinations to see what goes together in terms of …
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Summer is coming and so often those lazy days call for pitchers of sangria and plates of simple tapas.
One of the beauties of sangria is that it is easily made, without any strict recipes (just like lazy summer days). …
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by contributing writer Mary Cressler
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – grill season!
In my house we like to grill almost everything, but like many Americans we have a strong affinity for burgers. …
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by contributing writer Janel Piersma
Summer is prime-time for weddings and travel. Whether you're looking for a party favor for your wedding or a way to remember a special wine or winery visit from your travels, a …
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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the start of grilling season! We've created a Memorial Day Pinterest Board to make planning your Memorial Day festivities just a bit easier. Although this board was put …
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I love personalized wine glasses. Not only are they inexpensive to make, but you don't need wine glass charms if you make each one unique. Just pick up some plain wine glasses and add your own embellishments with glass …
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by contributing writer Steve Gross
I really enjoy sharing wine with friends. Over the years, they've learned to trust my judgement, putting themselves in my hands. I try not to let them down. Most of them are not …
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by Amy Gross, the VineSleuth
With many wines you know what to expect by variety or variety and region. For example, for the most part, a Napa Cabernet is going to be big and bold most of the time. Or a New Zealand …
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By Amy Gross, the VineSleuth
Happy Malbec World Day!
Yep, today is the day to celebrate Argentine Malbec all over the world. (As if we needed another excuse to drink Malbec!!)
I am definitely a Malbec fan. …
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Tierce Dry Riesling, a collaboration of three winemakers from three different Finger Lakes wineries, will be served at the Inauguration luncheon after the swearing in of President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe …
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27,000 pounds of apples and pears.
That’s how much King Estate winery in Eugene, Oregon contributed to FOOD for Lane County, a food bank serving the hungry in Oregon, this fall.
$50,000 …
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Earlier I told you about Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity by Time magazine columnist Joel Stein and how his book tour was sponsored by Stark Raving wines, even if Joel didn’t talk much about wine in his …
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Mark the dates for these wine events around the country!
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Niagara Wine Trail Wine & Cheese Weekend - New York
Sparklers & Spice - Colorado
Top 50 Tasting - Michigan
9th Annual Pinot …
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Mark the dates for these wonderful wine events coming up. Most are in California, but the Austrian wine week is nation wide.
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Austrian Wine Retail Weeks - Nationwide
Dutton-Goldfield Soundcheck …
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Mark the dates for these wonderful wine events coming up nation wide!
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Santa Ynez Valley Summer Pass - California
Hammonton Wine Festival - New Jersey
Spring Sip & Savor - …
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