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The Complex World of Sake
Sake has been a part of Japanese life and culture for some 2000 years. It is sometimes erroneously called “rice wine” but as I found out last week at a tasting of premium sake, some comparisons to wine are difficult to avoid.
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Some Sommelier Similarities
Last week, at a fundraising event, I was introduced as a sommelier. Afterward, I needed to clarify for one very confused guest, that a sommelier is not a native of a tiny nation located on the Horn of Africa.
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“Stupid” and Exquisite
Every now and then, my boss, Sharon, will open what she calls a “stupid bottle of wine.” These bottles are so-called because, as she puts it: “It’s just a bottle of wine.” Yet their precious and rare nature allows them to command a price that most people wouldn’t dream of paying.
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Think and Drink Pink
Dry rosé wine is produced the world over and has been catching on in the U.S. Here is a selection from around the globe that could have you sipping pink all summer long.
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Pretty in Pink
I’m going to make a bold statement: Real men drink rosé. In fact, rosé is making a comeback as a dry, refreshing, and versatile food wine of many a savvy wine drinker.
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