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Blog Post #68 – Education

  • Blog Post #68 – Education

    Back in November, I finished going through the 9 Noble Grapes, as defined by the National Wine School (NWS). There are, of course, other popular varietals that would be considered “regional”, but still worth mentioning. The first two are in the top ten and widely consumed, the third should be (in my opinion) and is…

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  • Blog Post #67 – Food & Wine: Restaurant (main course)

    Of the Food & Wine (Restaurant) pairings, this is one of the last “common” entrees you might find. There are a few other unusual ones left worth covering, which I will do in the next several months, as I continue to wrap things up. In this case, I’m talking about your classic pork chop. At…

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  • Blog Post #66 – Wine of the Month (January)

    If it seems like I skipped December, it’s because I did. You may see that more often, as I begin to wind things down. For now, I have chosen Santa Margherita’s Pinot Grigio (2021) as the Wine of the Month for January. This bottle can be had at Clinton Wine & Spirits, easily in Billy’s…

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