Category: Wine
May
30
Sherry Seminar
On Friday, March 16th, Kevin Shaffer, Regal’s NJ Sales Manager, hosted a Sherry seminar! This seminar is an overview of the wines of Sherry and the area where they are made. Topics discussed included the history, soil, grapes, business, and wine making practices of the region. Plus, a fun tasting of our the wines from our […]
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May
30
Embraceable (and Affordable) New Pinot Noir Releases from Oregon
Embraceable (and Affordable) New Pinot Noir Releases from Oregon “I think if you asked most people what’s the next best place outside of Burgundy that makes Pinot Noir, hopefully, it’s the Willamette Valley.” Steve Doerner, winemaker at Cristom Vineyards When you scan the scores of the Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs to follow, you may […]
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May
30
The many personalities of Pedro Ximénez
The many personalities of Pedro Ximénez FEBRUARY 23, 2018 — 6:12 AM EST by Craig LaBan, Food Critic The fascinating beauty of sherry is its stunning range of colors, grapes, flavors, and styles. And that gamut is deliciously on full display in the 25 selections at Oloroso, where you can taste the straw-gold crispness of […]
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May
30
New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs to Beat the Winter Blues
New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs to Beat the Winter Blues New reviews of whites from Marlborough and beyond for under $20 Aaron Romano Posted: February 22, 2018 Tasting Highlights’ wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors’ most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members. On Feb. 2, […]
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May
30
Carol Shelton Zinfandels from the Queen of Zin
Carol Shelton Zinfandels from the Queen of Zin January 26, 2018 Carol Shelton is a pioneer in the wine industry and considered by many to be the Queen of Zin, a title she has earned by producing some of California’s finest Zinfandels. In this article we review her current Zinfandel releases, including some that […]
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May
30
Somm Select Features Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso Ciauri’a
Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso Ciauri’a Sicily, Italy 2015 “Sicily’s still-erupting Mount Etna is one of the most talked-about wine regions in the world, for good reason—this is extreme viticulture yielding exciting wines, both white and red.” – Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier So much is happening so fast on Sicily’s Mount Etna that it can be […]
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May
30
NY Times Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide We’ll help you do this right: no grocery store carnations, no drug store cards. Instead, surprise your mom with roses that last all year; help your best friend forget that breakup with a box of treats; or toast your one-and-only with a glass of pink bubbly. They’ll love you for it. […]
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May
30
Watch Kyle MacLachlan & Stephen Colbert taste Pursued by Bear Cab!
Kyle MacLachlan joins Stephen Colbert to talk about working with David Lynch, Portlandia, but most importantly, his incredible wine company, Pursued by Bear! Check it out: Click here to see the original video Click to learn more about Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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May
30
Tasting Domaine de Vedilhan Viognier with Tracy The Traveling Somm
Viognier Tasting Video with Tracy The Traveling Somm February 1, 2018 It’s February in Colorado. Have I mentioned that I am a summer girl? Although it’s been quite balmy for this time of year, it’s nonetheless wintertime, which means layers upon layers of clothes and red wine to ease the discomfort…or does it? My go-to […]
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May
30
The Science of Orange Wines
The Science of Orange Wines Understanding the processes that yield copper and amber hues in wines written by Paul Adams published January 29, 2018 “In this one, you get the black tea taste,” says Patrick Cournot, the owner of Ruffian wine bar, as he pours an amber-hued glass of Georgian single-varietal Rkatsiteli for a customer. […]
