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When it comes to wine, weird is the new normal, and that’s for the better

Two telling things happened in spring 2008: In March, JP Morgan acquired Bear Stearns for $2 per share, to stabilize a Wall Street giant, and about a month later, a cohort of wine collectors...

DATE: Apr 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

The forgotten white wines of Bordeaux

Some of greatest and most expensive red wines and dessert wines in the world come from Bordeaux, France. While these two styles garner most of the attention in this iconic region, the white ...

DATE: Apr 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Durango’s foodie and boozy events around the corner

Delicious Durango events an opportunity to indulge in life’s greatest pleasures

DATE: Apr 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Food

With spring, it is rosè season once again

It’s that time of year again when the chill of winter fades and spring blossoms. It appears that this year’s season of mud will be prolonged. For most, this means we must endure a longer-tha...

DATE: Mar 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Montalcino: An alternative to Chianti

It’s all too easy for lovers of Chianti to stick with what they know. Chianti and its big brother Chianti Classico can be wonderful wines, but there are alternatives similar in pr...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Two brandies, both alike in dignity

In the depths of winter, most of us could use something a little different, perhaps something warmer to melt the frost within us. Enter Cognac and Armagnac. Both spirits are brand...

DATE: Jan 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Good News

Pairing wine for the perfect winter feast

’Tis the season for family, friends and feasts. For those having turkey, please reference my Every celebration is best kicked off with an amuse-bouche – a bite sized hors d’oeuvres – along...

DATE: Dec 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Why the stemware holding your wine matters

Does the shape of your wine glass really make a difference? The answer ultimately depends on your objective. Sure, enjoying your wine out of a coffee mug or mason jar will still ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Forget the chocolate: Advent calendars go for booze, cheese

NEW YORK – Advent calendars are hitting the bottle. The cardboard calendars, typically filled with chocolates, are now being stuffed with cans of beer and bottles of wine. Others ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

What to pair with your holiday feast

The question is always asked: Which wine pairs best with turkey and the typical accompaniments of a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? The answer has evolved over the years and is ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

This holiday season, seek out an artisan Champagne

The holiday season is quickly approaching. Holiday and family gatherings always require bubbles – or sparkling wines. It’s all too easy to grab the recognizable bottle, but for th...

DATE: Nov 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Take time to stop and smell the rosés

Do dusty cherries, licorice, rose petals and sandalwood with a hint of tar sound intriguing? Following last edition’s focus on palate and tasting assessment, we’ll now focus on bo...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

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