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The Art of Wine Festival at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville is one of my favorite wine events in Arkansas and this year marks its 11th anniversary. This Northwest Arkansas event draws guests from across the...
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Last week’s column on the story of the Chianti Classico rooster was just the beginning of my exploration of the colossal offerings of the prolific Italian wine region.
With more than 27 percent of the...
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Just home from Italy with pages of notes and findings, I aim over the next few weeks to offer helpful information about the sometimes confusing and misunderstood Chianti Classico region.
A question I’m often...
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I write often about wine labeling because it continues to be a confusing topic for many consumers, particularly with European and European-style wines.
In Europe, many wines are identified by region and with...
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I am taking notes furiously and can’t wait to share them from this trip. A fun piece of wine trivia to get us started is about the “black rooster” on labels from the Chianti Classico wines. I was...
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Easter celebration menus and gatherings can range from casual brunches and buffets to sit-down meals and “just desserts” egg hunts. Regardless of the setting, there’s a wine to fit almost any...
Many people assume that wine is reserved for a select few. That you need a well-worn passport and the keys to a French chateau to appreciate its pleasures. Not so!
