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Wine Product Reviews: Friends Will Be Friends (New Books by Randy Caparoso & Brian Freedman)
Writing books is difficult work, often with limited payoff—by the time one factors in the research, writing, seemingly endless editing, and pretty much actually endless promotion, the hourly rate for the slog can often be depressingly low. I know this…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for August 29, 2022
2019 Pardon et Fils Fleurie Domaine Pardon ‘Cuvee Hugo’ Fleurie (Beaujolais): Peppery, svelte bargain that’s also a pitch-hitter at the dinner table. $25 A- 2017 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva (Puglia): A bit showy, but sexiness does have its appeal, after…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for August 22, 2022
2015 Adega Cooperativa de Borba ‘Rotulo Cortica’ Reserva (Alentejo): Like sticking your head right into the BBQ pit, in the best way possible. $18 B+ 2013 Beronia Reserva (Rioja): Another example of why the Reserva category ought to be the…
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On the Road Again! (CO Governor’s Cup Wine Competition 2022)
It’s with great, great pleasure that I report this quick hit update, letting you know that I will be one of the judges at the 2022 Colorado Governor’s Cup wine competition in Denver, held August 19-21! This one is exciting…
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