The Pope and the Chalice
The recent visit of Pope Francis has been are markably hot topic in news media because of his reformist ideas, which emphasize good works…
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Chilling Out With Red Wine
We all know that the temperature of wine can have a dramatic effect on its taste and aromas. Chilled white wine or rosé provide…
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The Weather as Grape Farmers See It
Climate change may be a political issue for candidates running for public office, but not for farmers, especially wine-grape growers. They examine both short…
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We import our furnishings, clothing, electronic appliances, and children’s toys from China. And that’s just the shortlist. But what’s next? Probably wine. Last year,…
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Glass Shape and the Taste of Wine
A long time ago, I decided not to serve wine in a glass that would make me feel badly when it broke. And they…
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The latest issue to roil the wine industry and consumers alike was recently aired on CBS News and involves the arsenic content in cheap…
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In the 1990s, 95 percent of wine bottles were sealed with natural cork. Today, that number is down by a third. Screw caps and…
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Red Wine for Your Valentine
According to one source, half the people who become engaged in a given year, do so on Valentine’s Day. And the substantial gift-giving that…
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So all those champagne flutes lined up on the shelf that you enjoy filling when an occasion arises? They’re gone like yesteryears’ waist-high jeans.…
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In 2013, Italian Prosecco replaced French champagne as the world’s favorite sparkling wine, probably because it is less expensive and better at comparable prices.…
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