Rediscover Merlot: The Turning Point
October 10, 2021
For more than 200 years, Merlot has been a foundational grape in the wine world
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Virtual Paso Robles CAB Camp
September 25, 2021
The wines of Paso Robles have always translated beautifully from the vineyard to the glass
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Sicily: A Wine Continent United
September 19, 2021
The process at Firriato Wine Company begins with terroir, the identity of the native varietals used,
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My Personal Equity Report Card
September 12, 2021
It’s been around a year since I posted what I am calling “my accountability challenge” to
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Shattering the Pinot Grigio Stereotype
September 5, 2021
For Albino Armani, a true pioneer in Pinot Grigio, I can’t imagine the frustration of 400
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The Three Pillars: The Domaine Bousquet Journey
August 22, 2021
It’s been a little over two years since my Dallas lunch with Anne Bousquet, co-owner
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Bourgogne: New Generation, New Sense of Identity
August 1, 2021
Bourgogne is reclaiming its identity as one of the most iconic regions of France with a
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Sixty Years of Reflection in Rodney Strong Refresh
July 25, 2021
After 60 years of success, many companies sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride –
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Bodegas Pinea: A Quest to Make World-Renown Wines
July 17, 2021
The story of Bodegas Pinea Wines began with two childhood friends with a love of Ribera
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California Regionality of the Zinfandel Grape
July 11, 2021
I recently had a chance, thanks to Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP), to explore the differences
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My name is Melanie Ofenloch and I have a philosophy–no wine snobs allowed. I don’t consider myself a wine expert – just an everyday person with a love for the grape.
