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Wine in a carton?

Last week I tried a taste test of  wine in a carton.    Priced at $7, I thought of course I would give it a try.  Amazingly, wonderful value wine.  Had the Pinot Grigio and thought it was comparable if...

Thank you

Thank you Scott. It’s perfect!

Semillon known for aging gracefully

Semillon (sem-ee-yon) is a chameleonlike wine. It can be bone dry, rich with ripeness or lusciously sweet. Many consumers are confused by its unusual name and wonder whether semillon is a grape or a French...

Food’s chief flavor determines wine...

When it comes to pairing wine and food the most important step is identifying the dominant flavor in the food. However, keep in mind the dominant flavor isn’t necessarily the main ingredient. Sometimes it is...

Festival had lots to tickle the pala...

It’s time to share another page from the memoirs of a tired, teeth-stained wine taster. The recent event, Festival of Wines benefiting the Arkansas Heart Association, offered an exciting tasting experience....

Kosher wines also have other appeals

Several readers have inquired about kosher wines recently. And while Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur have passed, kosher wines aren’t just for holidays. Many outside the Jewish community seek kosher wines...
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