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Make ‘room’ for veggies and Cabs

I recently cooked my last brisket. Not that there was anything wrong with it. I’ve simply committed to a more vegetarian diet than I’ve eaten in the past – and that means no red meat. I hope my arteries will thank me some day. I chose the brisket because I happened to have two bottles […]

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What’s in my wine and does it matter?

We’ve all done it. In a winery tasting room or fine-dining restaurant, at a crowded party or simply relaxing at home, we’ve all held up our glass to the light and asked, “What’s in this wine?” Besides the alcohol, that is. Well, for starters, there are long chains of organic compounds. They’re the result of

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Ordering wine got you stressed? Prepare!

Ah, fine dining. Relaxed setting, delicious food, wine. Whoa! Wait a minute… wine? Of course, wine. But let’s say you’re one of those people who gets stressed out when staring down the columns of a restaurant wine list. And let’s say you happen to be the host for a special evening or business meeting. What

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Summer’s the time for ‘bubblies’

Happy Summer! Why are the “bubblies” perfect for summer? Because Champagne and other sparkling wine are super food friendly! Try pairing one with oysters, clams, lobster, Sushi, or almost anything on the grill. Sparkling wine has a long and storied history. Ever hear of the blind monk Dom Pérignon? Oh yeah, he invented Champagne, right?

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Where to find Finger Lakes terroir

Once, on a road trip between Pennsylvania and Atlanta, we veered off truck-choked Route 81 and wandered back roads into a small southwestern Virginia hamlet for a bite to eat. We found a family-style restaurant where the locals drawled in a regional dialect we found charming. I’ve long forgotten what I ordered, but I’m sure

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