ARTICLES
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“A Matter of Responsibility” (a Pair of Josetta Saffirio Recent Releases)
“To make wine is a matter of responsibility.” Josetta Saffirio‘s 5th-generation vintner Sara Vezza has one of those life outlooks that might only be possible in places like Barolo. The…
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A Room of One’s Own-Rooted (Nicolas-Jay’s 2022 Standout Pinot)
I don’t get an opportunity to highlight items from the sample pool here on these virtual pages as much as I would like these days (reason: toddler). But I am…
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HEY STELLA!!!! (Tenuta Stella Recent Releases)
HEY STELLA!!!! So… turns out that line is a lot more fun to yell at your laptop screen before a Zoom tasting than it is to explain afterwards to your…
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More Bad News for the Wine Biz
Yet more bad news for the wine biz: European wines and spirits are now trapped under a 15% U.S. tariff—with no exemption in sight. Kick us while we’re down, why…
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How to WIN at Wine: A Practical Playbook for Getting Maximum Enjoyment from Every Bottle — Without Spending a Fortune
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