BASICS
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VARIETIES
Ever wanted to know the difference between a Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir? How about a Petite
Syrah and a Petit Verdot? This section offers insight on the many varieties of wine.
REGIONS
Here you'll learn about all the different wine-growing regions around the world and what makes
each unique.
TASTING
The mysteries of the palate are unveiled in this section, where you will learn how to identify the
unique flavors and aromas that make wine special -- and not look like a fool at wine tastings.
ARTICLES & MEDIA
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This section will get you thinking and talking in the language and history of wine.
VARIETIES
Ever wanted to know the difference between a Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir? How about a Petite
Syrah and a Petit Verdot? This section offers insight on the many varieties of wine.
REGIONS
Here you'll learn about all the different wine-growing regions around the world and what makes
each unique.
TASTING
The mysteries of the palate are unveiled in this section, where you will learn how to identify the
unique flavors and aromas that make wine special -- and not look like a fool at wine tastings.
ARTICLES & MEDIA
This potpourri of writings and multimedia offers insights into wine lore, trends, humor and culture.
SHOP
Useful and entertaining books, DVDs, merchandise, accessories and much more.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot
Gris 2006 Rating: ♠ ♠ ♠
Gris 2006 Rating: ♠ ♠ ♠
A dry, flavorful Pinot Gris with a crisp acidity. Great for Xmas turkey. ($16) Try it from Wine.com
Sommelier
The chief wine steward in a
restaurant. A good semmolier
listens to what you want and
makes recommendations based
on your menu choices.
The chief wine steward in a
restaurant. A good semmolier
listens to what you want and
makes recommendations based
on your menu choices.
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Mini Reviews
TASTING NOTES
QUOTE of the WEEK: “What we taste in the
wine is not just the fruit and its ferment, but
also the peculiar flavour of a landscape to
which the gods have been invited and where
they have found a home." —
wine is not just the fruit and its ferment, but
also the peculiar flavour of a landscape to
which the gods have been invited and where
they have found a home." —
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2001 Rating: ♠ ♠ ♠
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It Reigns in Spain
Leslie Nesbitt travels to Napa
and visits Napa's Rubissow-
Sargent winnery...
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Napa Natural
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--- spade wine, a regal Spanish
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up his very first five -- count 'em, five
--- spade wine, a regal Spanish
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Rhône-lover’s Rhône
J.M. Garcia III takes us on the
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one fine cheap wine along the
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Van Gogh, "Rhône-Valley-on-
$8-a-day" tour and treats to
one fine cheap wine along the
way... Read on »
