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Wines of South Africa
After all of my winters in Minnesota, I have determined that I can handle winter here only by spending January in the southern hemisphere...
Jul 12, 20212 min read


Cabernet Sauvignon
Early in my restaurant career, I worked at a big budget steakhouse in Minneapolis, a couple of them actually. Cabernet Sauvignon...
Jul 10, 20212 min read


Malbec/Auxerrois
Malbec is from Bordeaux, France, where it is used as a blending grape in the Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the Medoc and the Merlot...
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Merlot
I find Merlot to be the red Chardonnay in some ways. Merlot is a French word, but not an intimidating one, and like Chardonnay that...
Jul 8, 20213 min read


Petit Verdot
You may have never seen a bottle labelled Petit Verdot, but you may have enjoyed a small amount in a blend. Seeking solo varietal, Petit...
Jul 7, 20212 min read