Category Archives: general

Snob, Geek, What’s the Deal?

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Liz Pirnat

Lately in our house we’ve had a number of chats regarding the label of “wine snob.” This label was placed on me a few weeks ago which did not make me happy, and I was soon told I was overreacting. … Continue reading →

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wine podcasts

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Liz Pirnat

Since I can’t concentrate on my writings, I thought I’d check out some wine podcasts. Cellar Rat from alt.npr does Ratcast is a lot of fun, informative and addresses unique topics. about 30 mins. Grape Radio from GrapeRadio.com is again … Continue reading →

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One year too late

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Liz Pirnat

Ever have something recommended to you that you wish you had a year ago? That just happened to me. Michael Broadbent’s Wine Tasting was a suggested read for me by my Advisor/Mentor. It arrived in my hands about 40 minutes … Continue reading →

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wine and average check

Posted on March 14, 2006 by Liz Pirnat

Interesting new article on how red wine buyers have a higher average check when eating out. Lots of interesting facts and figures.

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Tootsie Roll

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Liz Pirnat

Growing up on the south side of Chicago there in one candy that you can call home to, and that’s the Tootsie Roll. As a kid, they were around every where. I remember in second grade when we had the … Continue reading →

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Rant warning

Posted on December 8, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine from France, NOT a product of California. I’m sorry Charles Shaw and Trader Joe’s, but you need to take your wine else where! Errrrr! On a happier note, the Goat Cheese Gouda from Trader Joe’s … Continue reading →

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Large Public Wine Tastings

Posted on November 6, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

Now having survived 2 large wine events with 1 trade event and 3 public events I have few words of advice. For trade tastings: – Introduce yourself to those pouring. Even if your attending as a “guest” of those in … Continue reading →

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2 Buck Chuck and Sweet Table Wine

Posted on October 16, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

In the Wednesday, October 12 issue of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Mr. John Long wrote an article about Charles Shaw wine and what causes wine to be sweet. Mr. Long commented the “Two Buck Chuck” had flavors of “cotton candy.” … Continue reading →

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Something new

Posted on August 28, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

Tonight for dinner, I had a wine from a new country! From Slovenia! It was a Rumeni Muskat Kogl 1542, Slovenia 2000. It was very honey, with minerals hidden in the back with a light to medium body, lightly fizzy. … Continue reading →

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Wine list pricing

Posted on January 14, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

In a forum I sometimes read, there was a long thread about pricing of wine list at resturants. I agree that many places are getting out of hand with there per bottle pricing. But in Cleveland (yes, I know it's … Continue reading →

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