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PublishedAugust 19, 2015
Despite the coolness factor, winemakers’ passion, all the hype, ‘New California Wine’ disappoints
The prospect is thrilling; reality – so far – not so much.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2015
Give your relationship with chardonnay a chance
There's much to be gained by exploring this too often dismissed wine.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2015
Reading about wines can be almost as stirring as the drinking
Here's a look at which books get permanent places on the bookshelf, and why.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2015
Serious contenders for wines that ask you to keep drinking
The human touch is detectable in all of these candidates for getting carried away.
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PublishedJune 17, 2015
How is wine made? Knowing the basics will open door to deeper discussion
We can't talk oak until we're clear on the marriage of yeast and sugar.
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PublishedJune 10, 2015
Cabernet franc is the cool alternative to muscle-bound sauvignon
Smartly created wines made with the overlooked black grape boast a formidable flavor profile.
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PublishedMay 27, 2015
Soave, a smooth operator from Italy, deserves greater respect
Rough versions from the 1970s turned many drinkers away, but it's well worth reconsidering.
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PublishedMay 20, 2015
Expanded horizons lead to prejudice-busting sauvignon blancs
As with chardonnay, looking further afield from where and how the white wines are famously made can yield surprises.
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PublishedMay 13, 2015
In a perfect Portland dining world, wine would lead the way
Can you imagine restaurants where the food and the wine teach us while transporting us?
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PublishedMay 6, 2015
Searching for the right sort of zins reveals hidden diversity
Zinfandel is a big and interesting wine, but too often it's big to the point of overwrought and overdone.
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