Category Archives: Wine

Wine of the Week: Septima Malbec

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

The story of Malbec starts in Bordeaux, France, where it has been used as a blending grape for hundreds of years.  One of the five classic grapes of Bordeaux (six if you count the “lost” grape of Bordeaux, Carmenere, thought … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: D’Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

D’Arenberg winery in McLaren Vale Australia is famous for making Shiraz.  In fact, one of their wines – their Dead Arm Shiraz – is considered by many to be part of Australia’s “Holy Trinity” of Shiraz, along with Penfold’s Grange … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Tuscany

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

I didn’t always like Italian wine, and I don’t think it’s my fault. Italy produces more wine than any other country in the world (yes, even beating out France), but that doesn’t mean that all of it is good wine. … Continue reading →

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