Wine and Wet Leather
We’ve all seen them. Those completely ridiculous descriptions of wine: “A lovely wine with exotic blackberry notes, exhibiting a hint of tar, pencil shavings and graphite, with a slight undercurrent of cigar box and wet stone.” Oops … and who … Continue reading

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Syrah/Shiraz – Potato/Potahto?
What’s with those folks from Down Under? Can’t they just go with the flow and call a Syrah by its proper name? Why confuse everyone by inventing a new name for an old grape and add confusion in the already … Continue reading

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Let your Wine Speak to You!
I love listening to my wine! What a great story every wine has to tell, and I just dig listening to each story unfold. Give it a try! I promise you it will dramatically enhance your enjoyment of wine. As … Continue reading

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Wine is like a Hamburger
Wine isn’t complicated, and its enjoyment doesn’t require membership in some elite club (even though some folks try to make it that way by employing incomprehensible jargon and, let’s face it, an approach that is … well, snooty). First and … Continue reading

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Remember the Other Independence Day: May 24, 1976
No disrespect to our celebration of the Fourth of July, our nation’s Independence Day, but as we enjoy our July 4th outdoor grilling rituals, let’s take a moment to also remember America’s WINE Independence Day, May 24, 1976! How fitting … Continue reading

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Move Over Monsieur Sauvignon Blanc! Señor Torrentes is in Town.
I am amazed how quickly Sauvignon Blanc became the white wine of choice for so many people. After a quick stop at Pinot Grigio, the world of non-chardonnay drinkers (and even part of the world of chardonnay drinkers) yearning for … Continue reading

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Chardonnay: The Chameleon of Wines
When I was a kid, I was fascinated by chameleons. How did they know when they were standing on something green to turn green and when standing on something brown to turn brown? It still fascinates me. I now realize … Continue reading

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The Wild, the Innocent and the Sauvignon Blanc Hustle
I’ve been waiting a long time to use a Springsteen reference in one of my wine articles. That opportunity jumped out at me when I thought about what to say about the varied personalities of Sauvignon Blanc as we celebrate … Continue reading

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Great Wine is Like a Flock of Geese
There is something about seeing a flock of geese flying in formation on a fall day that has always filled me with awe and admiration. What a beautiful sight to see. How do these wonderful creatures fly perfectly synchronized and … Continue reading

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Now’s a Good Time to Talk Wine: Red-Wine Drinkers, Listen Up!
A number of weeks ago, your Rehoboth Foodie (who btw, is doing a true public service in promoting restaurants’ takeout business) asked if I wanted to write wine articles for his Chasing the Grape column. Since I love talking about … Continue reading

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