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Common Questions in the Wine Trade: Part I

Saturday, March 17th, 2012 Tags: corks, glassware, screw cap wine, wine, wine closures, wine cork, wine glasses
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How to Cure Scurvy

Sunday, January 15th, 2012 Tags: Boston Bual, Charleston Sercial, fortified wine, Madeira, New York Malmsey, Rare Wine Co., Rare Wine Company, Savannah Vedelho, wine
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Champagne for all Seasons
When it comes to beverages, I find that certain wines are well suited for certain seasons. In the cold fall and winter we… »
Belgian Beer Tasting Part I, Friday May 24th
Belgium has the most diverse beer culture in the world, with many styles and varieties to keep the serious beer drinker… »
Luli Wines – Fruitful Bargains
I often find myself on the hunt for that winery that offers the perfect price to quality ratio, but I’m regularly… »
Under $15 and Full of Flavor
We’ve all experienced it: That cloud of uneasiness and confusion when staring at a wine wall. So many options to choose… »
Hop-Head Beer Tasting
The primary flavoring ingredient in beer, the humble Hop plant (or Humulus lupulus if we want to get technical) has steadily… »
MacLaren Syrah
A few months ago, a dynamic Scotsman came knocking on our door with a few samples of his 2010 Syrahs from Sonoma County. The… »
What’s that behind there? A Single Malt Treasure
You know those shows where people are cleaning up and find something, and it’s worth a small fortune (even if you don’t… »
Perfect Provenance
There’s been a lot of news lately about people who have been less than honest when it comes to selling wines at auction.… »
German Beer Tasting, Friday April 26th
Germany has a rich brewing heritage dating back many centuries, and with more than 1,300 breweries in production, Germany has… »
Tips for Tastings
Oh sure, you’ve got a rough job! Tasting wine all day, wanna trade? I’ve heard this more than a few times over the years… »