The Demystified Vine

Taking the mystery out of wine exploration!

Alright, well, if you figure that out, let me know. I don’t have a clue what Zweigelt rhymes with. I could take a few stabs at it, but how about I’ll just take a few more sips instead? A crossing of Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent, Zweigelt is “the most widely planted black variety [in Austria] …

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A good Muscadet soothes the soul, and to be even more frank, it also packs a good punch with a variety of holiday foods such as freshly-shucked oysters and light cheeses. Savoring this wine is easy with chevre or mild cheddar. I recently had the chance to try Chateau du Coing de St Fiacre’s Muscadet …

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Whether or not one likes dessert, or dessert wines for that matter, I think that at least once in a person’s life, they should actually TRY a dessert wine with a food pairing just to see how wine can express itself. When we go out for dinner (or we have a gathering in our home), …

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It’s lunch time, folks! How could I not talk about this amazing experience? Next stop: Lunch at About Thyme Bistro  This quaint little restaurant was recommended to the group by one of my partner’s friends. She researched local and good places to eat in and around the area of where we were tasting. Getting there …

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Happy New Year everyone! Twenty-twelve came and went; it mimicked the blink of an eye! It was as though 2012 was on a bullet train. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to try some wonderful and not-so-wonderful wines throughout the course of last year. I am also happy to announce that my domain name …

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