Second Half 2020 Sample Roundup
January 10, 2021
It’s sample time and I never knew what a challenge these would be in the time of
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Category: Sparkling wine
The Olivini Family’s Tradition of History and Innovation
September 13, 2020
This Summer, I discovered the region of Lugana, one of Italy’s best kept secrets. This seven mile wide
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Best Samples for 2020 – To Date
June 28, 2020
Best Samples for 2020 Today’s sample column evaluates 69 of the 128 wines that I’ve tasted over the past
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Navigating the Senses with Sensi Wines
June 14, 2020
Vineyard View from my Last Italy Trip When my long-awaited family trip to Italy was canceled last month
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Mendocino: A Magical Place for Food, Wine and Relaxation
March 1, 2020
Imagine ocean bluffs and a very blue sea. Throw in wineries and great restaurants. It’s like you are transported
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Fathers & Daughters Cellars: Generations of Fathers, Daughters and Wine
February 9, 2020
Sarah, Guy and Ella Pacurar As a mom to a 14-year-old daughter, I love the special bond that she
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December 15, 2019
For the past 15 years, I’ve been a part of a girl’s wine tasting club. Over time, what used
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Jean-Charles Boisset: Alchemy of the Senses Last Supper Tour
November 30, 2019
Jean-Charles Boisset and me Those who know Jean-Charles Boisset, the Vintner, Entrepreneur and Man of Mystery, realize that he
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Six Months of Wine Samples: A Summation of My Favorites
September 29, 2019
Six Months of Wine Samples: A Summation of My Favorites It’s sample write-up time again and I held off longer
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September 15, 2019
A Celebration of Friends with J Vineyards & Winery: The Perfect Aperitif The magnum of J Vineyards & Winery Cuvée
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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.
