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Posted on Feb 10

A Valentine's Day Dinner and the Wines to Pair With It

5 delicious ways to please your valentine

Okay, now you’re in trouble. Valentine’s is right around the corner and you’ve yet to score your coveted reservation. What a huge problem! Or is it? Based on my many years of experience in the biz, I have to say that people who go out for a Valentine’s Day dinner are generally regarded as suckers! Pay big bucks for a hurried, fixed menu dinner that’s overpriced and underwhelming. Is this really the best way to tell someone you love them? Heck no! Show your love is by preparing a home cooked meal, something that both you and your loved one will enjoy. Sexy, saucy, scrumptious delights, all paired with great wines. Want some suggestions that should rock your world? Check out these five pairings, perfect for adding spark to your sensual night. Photo courtesy Dustin Diaz via Flickr/CC

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Posted on Feb 9

10 New Zealand Wineries to Visit

Those I missed and must go back to!

Having just returned from New Zealand, I have much to put to paper. With visits to almost every main wine producing region in the country and tasting notes for over 400 wines, it is going to be a l...

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Posted on Feb 8

Winery of the Year

Talty - a master of Zinfandel

Why Talty? Why not someone who makes more wines, who is more able to handle the vagaries? The answer is easy.  I’m not really that interested in knowing what a winemaker can do with a whole bunch ...

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Posted on Feb 8

Talty Vineyards Zinfandel Tasting Notes

Redefining what Zinfandel can be

Talty Vineyards and Winery was just named Snooth’s Winery of the Year for 2011. These great Zinfandels are made in limited quantities, and while some are long sold out, others are still available ...

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The $5000 Cellar, Part 1

Building up the cellar with an expanded price range

on Feb 7
I’ve been sharing some cellar building tips over the past few weeks. In three parts, I’ve laid out details to help you start building a small but varied collection of wines for only $50 a week. Wh... Read More »

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Bomb Squad Collapses WWII Wine Cellar

Blast reveals cellar before it is destroyed

on Feb 7
Feb. 7, 2012 – The old phrase “easy come, easy go” held all too true for one Britain man after a bomb disposal unit detonated unexploded World War II mortars in his garden. Tim Woodall was digging... Read More »

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Pairing Chocolate and Wine

Popular chocolate producers go up against two wines

on Feb 6
Chocolate and wine are a very traditional pairing and become especially important when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Ask almost anyone what they will be giving their sweetheart this Valentine's Da... Read More »

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5 Ways to Get Lost in Spain

Surprises from the Great Match, 2011

on Feb 3
When we talk about Spanish wine, we talk about Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albariño, the heavy-hitters that make up some of the world's most profound and engaging (and on the other hand, cheerful and... Read More »

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How to Spit Wine Like a Pro

6 steps for success

on Feb 3
At some point in your wine journey, you will face the ultimate test of oenophile professionalism: Spitting. Yes, spitting. We all know it's a tough skill to learn, especially when you want to com... Read More »

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Top 10 Chardonnay Producers

The most impressive wines and where they come from

on Feb 2
In honor of GTiChardonnay, I have put together my top 10 list of Chardonnay producers around the world. While this is a pretty comprehensive list, I do want to remind you that my top 10 lists alway... Read More »

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Australian Winemakers No Longer Subject to Export Panel

Wine Australia cuts its export panel

on Feb 2
Feb. 1, 2012 – After cries from critics over a refusal to export some of the country’s most critically acclaimed wines, Wine Australia cut its export panel, the Australian Wine Export Council, and ... Read More »

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The $2500 Cellar, Part 3

Wrapping up with German Riesling, Portugese reds and Cabernet

on Feb 1
Today I wrap up my plan for the $2500 cellar. The idea here is that for a fairly modest sum, just $50 a week, you can stock your cellar with a wide range of attractive wines. Not only will you almo... Read More »

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Top 5 2007 Barolo Wines

Rich, bright fruit from a warm vintage

on Feb 1
Barolo is my favorite wine so I had to include a listing here of some of my favorites. 2007 was a vintage that I came down a little hard on, though my criticism was justly deserved in my opinion. N... Read More »

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Value Chardonnay Tasting Notes

6 wines worth recommending

on Jan 31
For all of my “I now like Chardonnay” chatter, I have to admit to dreading tasting through these wines, particularly at the lower end. Yes, good Chardonnay can be absolutely delicious, but there is... Read More »
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