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Beer 101: Part 1: Ales and Lagers
May 26, 2011Beer has become the "new wine" of late, and it's easy to see why. The advent of "craft brewing" at home ...
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Springtime Wines
April 4, 2011Here are some wines that will put you into a springtime mood — and they won’t lighten your wallet too drastically. Quite a...
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Wines for Valentine's Day
February 1, 2011With St. Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d take this opportunity to make a few recommendations on wi...
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Sensational Swiss Wines
January 3, 2011Among the world’s most under-appreciated wines, Swiss wines hold a very unique distinction. They are among the greatest wines pr...
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Add Some Sparkle to the Holidays...with Champagne and other sparkling wines.
December 2, 2010Nothing says "Holidays" quite like Champagne and other sparkling wines. They are the most festive wines by far. The fa...
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Unique and Interesting Wines for the Holidays
November 16, 2010With modern winemaking being what it is, many regions throughout the world are producing very good wines from grape varieties most peo...
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The 2010 Summit Wine and Food Festival
October 7, 2010The Second Annual Summit Wine and Food Festival turned out to be quite a memorable weekend indeed. Wine tastings, cooking demonstratio...
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Economic Stimulus Wines: Great Values in Wine
August 28, 2010In these times when people are cutting back on expenses, wine invariably is something of a luxury for many that few are willing to part ...
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The Wines of Autumn
August 28, 2010As the summer turns to fall, consumers are thirsty for wines that are appropriate for lower temperatures, richer foods and upcoming holid...
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THE ABCs OF WINE (Anything But Chardonnay)
August 28, 2010This will be the first of a series of articles highlighting what I like to call the forgotten, misunderstood, and under-appreciated wines...
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THE ABCs OF WINE...B is for Barolo
August 28, 2010The very thought of it brings a smile to the lips and a thrill to the palate of lovers of classic Italian wines: Barolo, "the Wine of Ki...
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THE ABCs OF WINE: "C" is for Carmenere (and Chile)
August 28, 2010Continuing our discussion of under-appreciated wines, we'll now turn our attention to Chile and its signature grape variety, Carmenere. ...
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Delightfully Delicious, "D" is for Dolcetto
August 28, 2010Along with Barbera, Dolcetto is one of the two "everyday" wines in Italy's Piedmont region. Meaning "little sweet one" in English, Dolcet...
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The ABCs of Wine: "E" is for "Economy"
August 28, 2010In this difficult economy, I've decided to focus on budget-oriented wines and how to shop for them. Here are a few guidelines to help you...
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The ABCs Of Wine: "F" is for France
August 28, 2010It was Voltaire, I believe, who once said that wine is the blood of France. I couldn't agree more. No other nation on earth is more synon...
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The ABCs of Wine: "G" is for Germany
August 28, 2010Woefully misunderstood and horribly underappreciated, the classic white wines of Germany deserve better recognition. Though still beloved...
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The ABCs of Wine: "H" is for Hungarian Tokay
August 28, 2010Of all of Eastern Europe's wine producing countries, no nation enjoys a better reputation for the excellence of their wines than Hungary....
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"I" is for Italy's "Summer Whites"
August 28, 2010Italy is among the world's oldest wine producing nations. It can also claim what is unquestionably the most diverse array of wine styles ...
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Ivan's Tips for Choosing Wines For Your Thanksgiving Feast
August 28, 2010Thanksgiving is the promise of spending quality time with family and friends, great conversations, and great food and wines. But wines ha...
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An Introduction to Winespeak
August 28, 2010Welcome to "WINESPEAK", a new wine column written with love and passion for the art of wine. I'm Ivan Ruiz. I'm a certified Master Somme...
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Going Green: Organic Practices in Modern Winemaking
August 28, 2010Organic, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Agriculture, Bio-Dynamic...what does it all mean anyway? Are there any real differences? Consumers tod...
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Can Leftover Wine be Saved?: Ivan's Tips
August 28, 2010Can this wine be saved? What to do with leftover wine is a constant dilemma for most people. Here are a few suggestions that will help p...
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Recession Reds (& Whites): Value-Oriented Wines
August 28, 2010In difficult economic times, people become more value-conscious. While we cut back on unnecessary expenses, we try to at least continue t...
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THE FIRST ANNUAL SUMMIT WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL: Some Final Thoughts and Random Musings
August 28, 2010It was something to behold: outstanding wines being poured while many of the culinary world's best chefs prepared their signature dishes...