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What’s on your Turkey Day wine list?

The annual Celebration of the National Bird is upon us! Yes, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means cooks and guests around the country are digging out their recipes and starting a list of foods to serve or bring to the festive meal. What about the wine? Tired of the same tried-and-true oaked […]

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‘Somm’ wine news not a worry

The news shaking the wine world is the recent revelation of leaked information on the 2018 Master Sommelier exam. The culprit was identified, but 23 candidates for the prestigious designation will have to retake the blind tasting portion of the exam. With the rising profile of Sommeliers, this episode is seen as a major setback

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Tiptoeing through the state store

Maybe your journey starts like mine. I’m in a state store (because I live in Pennsylvania so that’s where I shop for wine). Some state stores are small and selection is limited, but I’m in one of the better-stocked premium collection stores. I’m overwhelmed. So much to choose from. It’s like going to the mall

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In praise of Muscadet

From time to time, I find a delightful and reasonably priced wine in the Pennsylvania state store. So it was for one little gem I bought twice in the past month, Domaine des Baluettes Les Coteaux Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2013. I noticed this Chairman’s Selection® French wine is no longer available, but I tell

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