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VARIETIES
Ever wanted to know the difference between a Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir? How about a Petite
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REGIONS
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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.
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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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The chief wine steward in a
restaurant. A good semmolier
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recommendations based on your
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listens to what you want and makes
recommendations based on your
menu choices.
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WINE WIT: “What we taste in the wine is not
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peculiar flavour of a landscape to which the
gods have been invited and where they have
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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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It Reigns in Spain
The Oenophilic, J.M. Garcia
III offers up his very first five --
count 'em, five --- spade wine,
a regal Spanish white...
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III offers up his very first five --
count 'em, five --- spade wine,
a regal Spanish white...
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Islands? What's all this about
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questions -- What to do about
a dinner for 40 in the Virgin
Islands? What's all this about
sulphites? and more -- Jim
Baccvs answers...
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border on the divine. The
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