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Category: Recent Columns
California 2009-2010
Even in California, what a difference a year makes. Continue reading “California 2009-2010”
Storing wine
Most wine is made to drink within five years of vintage. Continue reading “Storing wine”
Syrah/Shiraz
Wine black humor: “What is difference between a case of Syrah and a case of pneumonia? You can get rid of a case of pneumonia.” Continue reading “Syrah/Shiraz”
Texas wine money crush
Texas’s effort to balance its budget without exploring revenue options or touching rainy day funds creates casualties, from education to health care to the least of our brethren. Continue reading “Texas wine money crush”
Robert Parker stuns the world
While most of America focused on the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 6, in the wine world all eyes were on a single email. Continue reading “Robert Parker stuns the world”
Cellar or cooler?
Okay, you find yourself buying more bottles than you are drinking. Continue reading “Cellar or cooler?”
Gamay grape
Waggish wine wisdom: Gamay grapes are wine world’s simplest red grapes and make the only white wine that happens to be red. Continue reading “Gamay grape”
Wine investment
So, you picked your ancestors well, or you did well in the markets, or you bought the right lottery ticket. Now you ponder investing in wine for quick, easy money. Continue reading “Wine investment”
Washington State 3 of 3
Washington State enjoys growing reputation as world-class producer, a status achieved in less than 40 years. Continue reading “Washington State 3 of 3”