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IT’S THAT (BORDEAUX) TIME AGAIN!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

‘Tis the season.  The Bordeaux en primeur season that is, and many Bordeaux lovers are focused on release prices for their favorite clarets.  At the same time consumers are wading through the onslaught of interviews and articles telling us about … Continue reading →

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DON’T GIVE UP ON BORDEAUX!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by admin

In recent years, especially since Asia discovered fine wine,Bordeaux has become the punching bag for oenophiles frustrated by astronomical prices. And it’s true that prices for the top-ranked châteaux have gone through the roof (see graph). But while it almost … Continue reading →

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Wine Faults–Reduction

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

Ever put your nose into a glass of wine only to get a thoroughly unpleasant whiff of rotten eggs, cabbage, onion, or even tires?  These are sulfurous smells that most likely are the result of “reduction”.  Should you swear under … Continue reading →

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Saucy wine labels–Will the feds slap Mouton again in 2010?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

Approval of  labels for wines produced in or imported into the US falls under the the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).  You would be excused for thinking that this function is the responsibility of the Bureau of … Continue reading →

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A VERY EXPENSIVE VINTAGE YEAR

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

It looks like 2012 will be a difficult year for countries from Argentina to France as lousy weather severely reduced the size of the grape harvest.  Some forecast the smallest global vintage in 37 years with France’s production alone dropping … Continue reading →

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WINE COLLECTING TIPS

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

We’re always on the lookout for good advice for wine collectors.  With online buying becoming the preferred way to shop for collectible wines and the risks associated with buying wine from afar, it’s important to nail down the dos and … Continue reading →

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How to Decant Wine

Posted on November 30, 2012 by admin

Now that the holidays are upon us we look forward to sharing some of those older bottles with friends and family.  This can mean decanting wine off its sediment, and we thought we would provide a visual how-to that will … Continue reading →

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GIFTS FOR EVEN THE PICKIEST WINE LOVERS

Posted on November 24, 2012 by admin

It can be traumatic trying to buy wine for someone who collects wine and knows a lot about the subject, so sometimes the best advice is: don’t even try! Instead there are tons of interesting wine toys that will thrill … Continue reading →

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HIATUS CELLARS POURS AT SDWS SOLANA BEACH

Posted on November 13, 2012 by admin

On Saturday November 10th SDWS Solana Beach had the pleasure of hosting Mark Davidowski, owner of Napa based Hiatus Cellars for a grand tasting of his latest wines.  SDWS members and guests were treated to Mark’s current range of chardonnays, … Continue reading →

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AMAZON.COM/WINE LAUNCHES AS WINE.COM UPS THE ANTE

Posted on November 8, 2012 by admin

The much talked about Amazon.com/wine has launched!  As we reported earlier, the internet giant will “facilitate” sales of mostly small, family owned wineries in California, Washington, and Oregon.  That means that Amazon will offer the wines on its website but … Continue reading →

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