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Wine on the Go
Wine on the Go sounds too broad, and it definitely is. It is not my desire to write a 50-page essay to describe all permutations of travel options and wine drinking options. The topic of today’s conversation is air travel, and conversely, the wine at the airport. Generally, an airport is not the place to […]
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Following State Dinner, [Re]Discovering Hopkins Vineyard
State Dinners are always fun. Right? Well, never been to one, so I can only assume. But no matter, we are here only for the wine, and maybe food. I had been following the subject of State Dinners for as long as this blog has existed. For example, here is a post analyzing the selection […]
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New York Cabernet Franc Grand Tasting 2026
In my oenophile journey, Cabernet Franc was one of the early discoveries. It all started in Bordeaux, and I don’t mean visiting, just reading about it, not even so much tasting. Continuing that journey, at some point I arrived in the Loire, and there, of course, Cabernet Franc is the king. I wouldn’t remember what […]
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Simple Recipes: Cottage Cheese
I can hear you saying “what?” Every supermarket sells at least 10 different kinds. Why should I bother making it? I’m not here to argue. I’m here simply to share. This is what this whole blog is all about. Sharing the experiences for what it’s worth. Also, this blog serves as my personal memory journal. […]
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Latest Wine News And Updates
The wonderful world of wine. Wine is definitely unique, arguably the one and only. What other product on this planet reappears every year literally, and not just as one, no, probably millions of new and unique ones? No wonder something is always happening in this amazing world. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
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Seeking Amarone: Grace and Beauty of Cesari Amarone Bosan
What do you think of Amarone? I know that some people simply dismiss it as an alcohol bomb, as many Amarone wines nowadays are sporting 16.5% ABV, and winemakers blame climate change. Okay, climate change is not the subject of this post, so let’s quickly rewind before we go too far. Let me repeat the […]
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As Expected and Full of Surprises
Today, I want to share two recent wine experiences. One, unfortunately, as expected. The second one is unexpectedly surprising. About 10 days ago, I had the opportunity to open a wine from the 2002 vintage to celebrate my youngest daughter’s birthday. I don’t have a lot of 2002 lying around, so I had to decide […]
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Restaurant Files: 888 Sushi & Robata in Las Vegas
When it comes to food, Las Vegas is one of the top places in the US. There is no shortage of great restaurants in Las Vegas, no matter what cuisine you are craving. Considering that the city of Las Vegas is located in the middle of a desert, you wouldn’t think that sushi should be […]
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In Memoriam: Michel Rolland
Last week, the world of wine lost an icon. Michel Rolland, often referred to as “flying winemaker”, passed away at the age of 78. Michel Rolland influenced winemaking all around the globe, from France to the US Napa Valley, Argentina, Spain, South Africa, and even Israel. There is lots and lots written about Michel Rolland […]
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One on One With Cristina Mercuri, Master of Wine
As you might know, I love interviews. That didn’t happen from the first day of blogging. It took me some time to realize the value of conversation. But once it “clicked”, interviews became one of my favorite subjects on this blog – “Stories of Passion and Pinot” series might be the best proof of that. […]
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OTBN 2026 – What a night!
Open That Bottle Night (OTBN for short) is one of my favorite wine holidays of the year – possibly simply the favorite. The event, always taking place on the last Saturday in February, was created by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, writers of the Wall Street Journal wine column, 27 years ago. The purpose […]
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FeedSpot Top Wine Blogs 2026
The best pleasures in life are unexpected ones, right? You grab a bottle of wine. You know nothing about it. Open, swirl, sniff, sip. Whoa. OMG. Unexpected. Delightful. Pleasant. Wine might be the best carrier of unexpected pleasure. Of course, you can always win a lottery – but that is reserved for the selected few, […]