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Ordinary or extraordinary?
by Robin Garr | Sept. 4, 2026 Would you enjoy a wine that’s just … ordinary? Would you even try it? What exactly does “ordinary” mean, anyway? Is it a compliment or an insult? Archives | Subscribe | Previous article: Where in the worl…
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“Les Sarments” Coteaux Bourguignons
A clear, attractive ruby color that it would be entirely reasonable to describe as “burgundy,” Jean Touton 2023 “Les Sarments” Coteaux Bourguignons is a blend of 80% Gamay and 20% Pinot Noir. Its appealing scents offer red cherry, strawberry, and fresh…
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Where in the world is Central Otago?
by Robin Garr | Aug. 28, 2026 “Where in the world does the best Pinot Noir come from?” It hasn’t been too long since this question had only one answer: Bourgogne, aka Burgundy. Archives | Subscribe | Previous article: Tell us a story R…
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Tell us a story
by Robin Garr | Aug. 21, 2026 We often debate whether to buy a wine with a cute animal on the label. But how about a wine that carries a fascinating (if probably fictional) story? Archives | Subscribe | Previous article: A wine with no …
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Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone
A clear, light straw-color blend of Italian white Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia, and Roscetto grapes, Le Pòggere Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone opens with appetizing scents of lemon, lime, and pink grapefruit, with a distinct hint of green apple…
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A wine with no name
by Robin Garr | Aug. 14, 2026 I’ve come here to tell you about a wine with no name. It wasn’t a Barbaresco, but it might have tasted the same … Archives | Subscribe | Previous article: A standout Spanish cava Read article. The post A wi…
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A standout Spanish cava
by Robin Garr | Aug. 7, 2026 Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco don’t carry Champagne’s prestige, mostly because they’re cheap. But what if we bought a Cava for a little more? Archives | Subscribe | Previous article: “Fire burn and cauld…
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Parés Baltà Cava Pink Brut
Pretty coppery-pink in color and pouring up with a thick blanket of pale-pink foam that falls back fast, Parés Baltà Cava Pink Brut is made with certified organically grown and biodynamic Garnatxa, Parellada, and Macabeo (30%) grapes. Tart re…
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“Fire burn and cauldron bubble”
by Robin Garr | July 31, 2026 Wildfires ravage France and Spain and rage along the Pacific Coast. Record heat bakes California and beyond. It feels as if the world is on fire. Archives | Subscribe | Previous article: Who’s afraid of a t…
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Broc Cellars “Love” Red Blend
Broc Cellars 2023 “Love” California Red Blend is a dark ruby-color wine made in the style of a California heritage field blend dry-farmed, organic Carignan, Syrah, Grenache Gris, Valdiguié, and Trousseau Noir grapes from Mendocino County and Solan…
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