Argiano NC Confunditor 2007 Rosso Toscano
When you arrive at the III Forks prime seafood and steakhouse restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas, and enter its walk-in wine room, you’ll be greeted by more than 500 wine selections from all over the world. You also might bump into Danny Payne, former III Forks sommelier and now general ...
Explore Tokaj’s Noble Wines
Last week, Hungarian winemakers showcased wines from their nation’s world famous Tokaj region during an event sponsored by Adventure Wine at the Hungarian Embassy. These wines bear the same name of the region with the addition of the letter “i” at the end--Tokaji--which translates as “from Tokaj.” The region produces both ...
Dominus Napanook, Napa Valley, CA
This week's pick was recommended by Frank Ortiz, sommelier at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA. Dominus was founded on the historic Napanook Vineyards by Christian Moueix, the man behind the coveted Chateaux Petrus and Trotanoy. His Napa estate wine is a staple of award-winning wine lists across the country ...
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Argiano NC Confunditor 2007 Rosso Toscano
When you arrive at the III Forks prime seafood and steakhouse restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas, and enter its walk-in wine room, you’ll be greeted by more than 500 wine selections from all over the world. You also might bump into Danny Payne, former III Forks sommelier and now general manager, who’s always quick to pair a premium wine with premium... [Read more of this review]
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DC Cork Fest
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Women of the Vine Tasting in Alexandria, VA
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WINE IQ
Learning Opportunities for the Serious Wine Geek
If you are a wine geek and want to become a pro, there are lots of opportunities to study in D.C. and around the nation. Among the credentials you can earn here in D.C. are certifications from Society of Wine Educators, the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, International Sommelier Guild, and the French Wine Society. There are also some notable wine... [Read more of this review]
Do Points Matter?
Photo taken by the author Point-based ratings for wines have grown as consumers seek shortcuts to selecting wines in a marketplace with a dizzying array of wine options. It makes sense. Most people are rationally ignorant about wine. They simply want a nice bottle to impress friends or enjoy at home, but they don’t have time to study wine or budgets... [Read more of this review]
An iTunes Staff Favorite!
We’re proud to announce that Apple has chosen our associated iPhone App, Wine Picks by Sommeliers, as a Staff Favorite and given it prime placement on the front page of the iTunes App Store! It’s never been easier to carry the recommendations of the world’s wine experts in your pocket while shopping for wine. Our list of recommendations... [Read more of this review]
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