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Question: Coffee or Wine after a meal?

by Matthew A.

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October 07, 2008 11:04 AM EDT -- I'm working on an article, and a big part of it is analyzing which direction people go after eating a meal - coffee or wine. These drinks offer very different experiences, and yet are both complex . . . more

You Know About The Beijing Olympic Games. But What About Chinese Wine?

by Matthew A.

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August 20, 2008 03:31 PM EDT -- Classic Wines Columnist Romany Reagan . As we sit languidly on our couches watching people perform shocking physical feats in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it can seem from our horizontal positions . . . more

Does Price Effect How We Taste Wine?

by Matthew A.

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August 08, 2008 01:34 PM EDT -- Classic Wines Columnist Kasey Carpenter Here's a bit of fun. Granted this is probably nothing we don't already know, but it is always better to have it as a result of some cold, hard data . . . more

Are Shiraz and Syrah the Same Thing?

by Matthew A.

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July 31, 2008 03:31 PM EDT -- Shiraz is known for its spicy blackberry, plum, and peppery flavors. Often there are additional notes of licorice, bitter chocolate and mocha. Shiraz is even affected by growing temperature - warmer . . . more

Northeast Italy - Tre Venezie

by Matthew A.

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July 23, 2008 04:47 PM EDT -- Classic Wines Columnist Dylan York For the next series of articles I have migrated into the northeast section of Italy, also referred to as the Venezie or Tre Venezie. The area contains three major . . . more

Cabernet Sauvignon - A Dominant Red Wine Grape

by Matthew A.

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July 15, 2008 12:00 PM EDT -- The origin of Cabernet Sauvignon was a little unclear because there were so many myths and conjunctures surrounding it. The word Sauvignon is . . . more

Barreling - A Key Part of the Wine Making Process

by Matthew A.

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July 07, 2008 12:45 PM EDT -- Once grapes have been harvested and crushed, an inevitable situation arises: the winemaker must choose suitable vessels with which to contain the liquid. The winemaker chooses what to use based on factors . . . more

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