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It’s been a while

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Liz Pirnat

It’s hard to believe it’s been so long since I last posted. I could give lots of excuses, but it all comes down to life just got in the way. I’m working on updating my website because I have some … Continue reading →

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Riesling Sugar Guidelines

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

One of the hardest problems with Riesling is for the average person to know how sweet or dry a Riesling is before they purchase it. Ideally they are going someplace with a knowledgeable staff that can help with the wine … Continue reading →

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Germany Pinot Noir, best in the world!?!

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

How amazing is it that a Germany Pinot Noir just won the best International Trophy for Pinot Noir. Beating a Grand Cru from Burgundy too! Sadly, I have yet to try a Pinot Noir produced by Weingut Meyer-Näkel, but one … Continue reading →

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Fake Restaurant Wins Wine Spectator Award

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

This is too good to NOT post. For years I’ve wondered about Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards. Mostly coming to the conclusion that the restaurant needs to pay the fee and a large enough wine list to meet the various levels. … Continue reading →

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The Billionaire’s Vinegar, a review

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

Benjamin Wallace’s new book, The Billionaire’s Vinegar: The Mystery of the World’s Most Expensive Bottle of Wine explores the debate behind the Jefferson wine bottles. As someone who never followed the Jefferson wine bottles this book includes enough of the … Continue reading →

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Want to live longer? Drink more red wine. And we still want our wine!

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

In case you haven’t seen the news lately, a recent study is showing resveratrol is now showing to be the “fountain of youth” in mice and worms. More research needs to be done, but yet one more reason to drink … Continue reading →

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ABC really ABBJ?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

Decanter is reporting that Brits are drinking less Chardonnay. A drop of 3% to be exact. What amuses me the most about this is one comment is that Bridget Jones is part of the reason Chardonnay sales are dropping. Before … Continue reading →

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Beer Specific Glassware

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

I will admit, I’ve been a huge fan of Riedel. I use the Chianti and Riesling glass for my tasting exams, and I have a number of the varietal specific glasses. The main reason why I have them, is there … Continue reading →

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Lower alcohol wines from Australia may be in the future

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

After all the talk about too many high alcohol wines, it is interesting to see Australia doing research to show lower alcohol wines might have more flavor. They are looking at the yeasts to convert less sugar into alcohol.

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Phylloxera in Australia, Australia Imports Rise, Belgians Destroy CA Bubbles, Red Wine Treats Diabetes and Obesity and Give the Church a Shot!

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

Phylloxera grows in Australia. They think they can contain it in a 5 km zone. They say it was spread by most likely by soil being transfered in from other areas. Wine imports into Australia double. And more importantly, domestic … Continue reading →

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