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There may be no food in the world more luxurious and indulgent than lobster. This rich and opulent shellfish is used in regional cuisines around the globe, but regardless of how or where it’s prepared, lobster is always a special treat. Given how decadent and … Read More
When buying wine North American consumers love the ease and straightforward nature of labels that express what kind of grape (or grapes) a given wine is made from. That said, most European wines – and especially those from France – tend to emphasize the place … Read More
Wine tastings are an interesting and engaging way to add a splash of sophistication and elegance to your next get-together with friends. The best part? It’s actually a lot easier and simpler than you might think. Whether you’re planning to explore the esoteric wines of … Read More
In a world of wine where a small number of grape varieties proliferate and virtually become ubiquitously interchangeable with the term “red wine” itself, Spain stands apart from the crowd as an important red wine producing country – from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives – … Read More
What are the criteria that go into picking the white wines for red wine drinkers will love? Well, for starters, I’ve found that the most ardent and dedicated drinkers of red wines tend to gravitate to wines that are big and bold, with dry tannin and complex, savoury … Read More
We’ve been conditioned to believe that in life you get what you pay for. Our company sells a lot of great and expensive wines, so I am quite comfortable attesting to the fact that sometimes you have to spend more to get something great. That said, I’ve … Read More
Like any hobby or interest, there are a myriad of “wine accessories” out there all claiming to make wine taste better in one way or another, however a quick assessment of these claims goes to show that many of them are just junky trinkets – … Read More
Starting a wine collection can be a bit intimidating. With so many wines to choose from and the often hefty price tags connected to the most age-worthy wines, it can be tough to decide what to buy, how much of each to buy and how long to age any of them.
What are the criteria that go into picking the white wines for red wine drinkers will love? Well, for starters, I’ve found that the most ardent and dedicated drinkers of red wines tend to gravitate to wines that are big and bold, with dry tannin and complex, savoury … Read More
This is a real change of pace for me. Generally I write about great wines – and highlight the virtues of delicious food and drink, but today we’re going to take a quick detour to discuss a few things that unfortunately occur with some regularity, … Read More
How to tell if a wine is meant to age; of all the questions I receive about wine from friends and clients, this one probably tops the list. And it makes sense – after all, the potential to improve with time is one of the … Read More
Today’s article is pretty straightforward – if you love meat, here are 7 wines you should have in your cellar. These wines all offer mid to long term cellaring potential and once mature, are the perfect wines to pair up with your carnivorous cravings.