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A California Sparkler for the Holidays

Saturday, December 8th, 2012 Tags: Blanc de Blancs, california sparkling wine, Schramsberg, Schramsberg blanc de blanc, shramsberg
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An Alternative Thanksgiving Feast

Friday, November 9th, 2012 Tags: Armagnac, Bellavista, Clos Manou, Costaripa Marzemino, Dartigalongue, Franciacorta, Petite Arvine, Romain Papilloud, Thanksgiving Wine, Wine Pairing for Thanksgiving
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Out with the New, In with the Old

Friday, September 21st, 2012 Tags: Calera, Calera Pinot Noir, California Chardonnay, California Pinot, California Wine, Mt. Harlan, Roederer, Roederer Estate, Roederer Estate Brut NV, Ryan Vineyard, Varner, Varner Amphitheater Chardonnay
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Champagnes for Fall

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 Tags: Brut Reserve Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Jean-Pierre Vazart, Special Club Blanc de Blancs, Vazart, Vazart Coquart, Vazart-Coquart & Fils
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My Favorite Aperitifs

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 Tags: aperitif, Carpano, Delamotte, lillet, Lillet Blanc, Ricard, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
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Passover Dinner Wines

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 Tags: Baron Herzog, Blanc du Castel, cabernet sauvignon, Chardonnay, Distillery 209 Gin, Galil Mountain, Golan Moscato Galilee, Hagafen, Kosher for Passover Wine, Kosher Gin, Kosher reisling, kosher sparkling wine, kosher spirit, Kosher wine, merlot, Passover, passover chardonnay, Passover Wine, wine for passover, Yarden Cabernet
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Easter Brunch Wines, Or How to Get Back At Your Kids!

Friday, March 30th, 2012 Tags: brachetto, Cascina Ca' Rossa, moscato, moscato d'asti, Prosecco, Sorelle Bronca, Valdobbiadene
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Mendocino’s Anderson Valley

Monday, February 20th, 2012 Tags: Anderson Valley, Chardonnay, Domestic Wine, Gewurztraminer, Goldeneye Winery, Husch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Roederer Estate, white wine
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Valentine Bubbles

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 Tags: brut, Camille Saves, Champagne, Henriot Brut Souverain
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Valentine’s Day: Pairings with Chocolate

Friday, January 27th, 2012 Tags: beer, chocolate, fortified wine, moscato d'asti, port, porter, sparkling wine, stout
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