Entries for February 2009

A Taste of Revolution

February 27, 2009 07:36 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

Sporting some seriously Che Guevara-like facial hair and carrying a pocket full of cured meat and salted almonds Fernando, our rep from T. Edward Wines, began a very special tasting of Almacenista sherries with the chant: Viva la Revolución!

Tags: wine | sherry wine

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North of the Border, Part Deux

February 24, 2009 02:30 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

Much thought is given to pairing wines with gourmet dishes or the choicest selections of meat, fish, and poultry. But what about more plebian fare like fries and gravy?

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North of the Border

February 13, 2009 07:59 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

Here’s my idea of a holiday: a ski trip with my family to the charming little town of Sutton, just north of the U.S. border in Quebec—and an opportunity to sample the local wines.

Tags: wine | Canadian wine

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Forget Me Not

February 12, 2009 04:16 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

As you might imagine, the tomboy with the bruised shins and head full of baseball stats didn’t grow up to be a hopeless romantic.

Tags: wine | Valentine's Day

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To Cork or Not to Cork?

February 05, 2009 02:46 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

Customers will sometimes recoil from a delightful bottle of wine simply because it is has a screw cap closure rather than a cork. In such instances, one might think I am pointing a high-voltage stun gun in their direction.

Tags: wine | cork wine | screw-cap wine | Vinography

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