To many consumers Argentine wines are mid-level wines of good value. A decent Malbec could be $12 US on the shelf. These consumers may not realize that Argentina also produces premium wine. Kaiken Premium Wines is a prime example of an Argentine wine producer to consider. Photo by Michael Reiss I had a chance to judge the quality […]
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When we learned that Constellation Brands, a large corporate wine company, had purchased Franciscan Estate Winery we were concerned that Franciscan would loose its identity and stop making its distinctive wines. The fact is that Franciscan has only benefited from the corporate acquisition. We learned this by visiting the winery and interviewing key people there.
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The Big Apple typically conjures up thoughts of bright lights, Broadway and Time Square—all located in Midtown Manhattan. But since 9/11, our minds and hearts have focused Downtown, where resolve, renewal, evolution and change have brought locals and tourists alike to rediscover this revered ground. We decided to make a trip of it—exploring what the
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We had the opportunity to visit Provence aboard on the SS Catherine, Uniworld’s newly built river vessel christened by Catherine Deneuve. Gathering in Avignon, we immediately took notice of the boat’s serene, palace-like atmosphere. Pictures do not do justice to the opulence and grandeur that we experienced. As we entered the SS Catherine, we were assisted
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The secret is out! Paso is the happening new darling of the wine cognoscenti. Anytime is a good time in Paso with it’s down home, down-right, neighborly hospitality and unassumingly great food, wine and brews. If you want to up the ante in Paso Robles, California, plan on attending their annual Wine Fest, called formally “The
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