Entries for March 2010

Wine Vs. Beer? It Depends

March 26, 2010 07:44 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

At the recent Cru vs. Brew competition I found out that when it comes matching food with wine and beer, the possibilities are endless. Each beverage is a potential winner.

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Lost in Translation

March 19, 2010 04:12 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

As a speaker of two foreign languages, I know firsthand the pitfalls of trying to articulate certain facts and emotions. At a recent trade tasting I was reminded of this by a rather unexpected sales pitch from a French producer attempting to highlight the special nature of a vintage 1953 sweet wine from the Loire Valley.

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And the Winner Is: Spoofulation

March 11, 2010 02:55 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

I watched the Oscars last Sunday with two friends who are costume designers, each with a long list of credits and plenty of first-hand celebrity experiences. Their commentary in some ways reminded me of the ongoing discussion in wine geekdom about natural wines.

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Tasting for a Good Cause

March 05, 2010 03:00 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

When the earthquake hit Haiti in January, the wine world responded with auctions and events to raise money for relief efforts. This month it’s my turn to contribute by attending Cru vs. Brew, a wine vs. beer competition and dinner, March 23 at Amanti Vino in Montclair.

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BYOB is A-OK for NJ

March 01, 2010 07:04 PM ET | Sue Guerra | Permanent Link

Like many New Jerseyans, I frequently find myself defending my home state’s virtues—proximity to mountains and our glorious shoreline, cultural attractions and thriving ethnic neighborhoods, and a fabulous food culture and restaurant scene. And where there is such diversity and such a plethora of great food, the availability of great wine naturally follows.

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