One Great Buy: 2007 Les Aphillanthes Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
August 30, 2010 – 11:13 pm | One Comment

This is one of the most enjoyable wines I’ve had all summer. And I’d say that even if it weren’t $14.99, a darn good price for a wine with this much personality.

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One Great Buy: 2007 Les Aphillanthes Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
August 30, 2010 – 11:13 pm | One Comment
One Great Buy: 2007 Les Aphillanthes Vin de Pays de Vaucluse

This is one of the most enjoyable wines I’ve had all summer. And I’d say that even if it weren’t $14.99, a darn good price for a wine with this much personality.

Saturday Night Wine: 2009 Croteaux Merlot 3 Rosé
May 23, 2010 – 4:20 pm | One Comment
Saturday Night Wine: 2009 Croteaux Merlot 3 Rosé

This wine and I got off to a rocky start–but ultimately found a way to see eye-to-eye.

My Interview with Chris Phelps of Swanson Vineyards
March 28, 2010 – 10:34 pm | No Comment
My Interview with Chris Phelps of Swanson Vineyards

Chris Phelps and I had the chance to talk about his work, French Tupperware parties, and what happens when you microwave wine.

Nice Day for a Wine Wedding: Planning Tips for the Bride-to-Be
February 6, 2010 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Nice Day for a Wine Wedding: Planning Tips for the Bride-to-Be

Wedding planning season seems to be in full swing — I’ve had no fewer than 5 friends announce their engagements recently. I’ve also had a few of these lovely ladies hit me up for wedding wine advice, and I thought I’d share my thoughts for them with all of you.