When drinking fine wine, we tend to focus on the intensity and complexity of aromas, the lushness of the texture, how refined the tannins feel,
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There are Reasons Why Good Wine is Expensive
For those inclined to claim that there really is no difference between expensive wine and cheap wine, this symposium at the Unified Wine and Grape
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Finally, chocolate/wine pairing advice that gets it right. Go sweet or don’t bother. It’s advantageous to have one less thing to fight about. A study
Consistency is the Hobgoblin of Little Wines
It’s probably not true that everything can always get better. Once decline or senescence sets in, it may be impossible to reverse. But for those
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The rain was good while it lasted. It looks like drought is returning to California. There is currently very little snow in the mountains. Economists
Wine Food Pairing Guidelines: Taste is more important than flavor
In wine and food pairing, a lot of attention is given to flavor matching. We seek wines that match the flavor profile of the dish.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 