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Wines of FreshDirect: A Crisp White From Bordeaux

There was a time in the not too distant past when I thought a white wine from Bordeaux was blasphemy. That was until I went to Bordeaux and tasted their whites. Crisp, clean and well balanced, this particular wine does nothing to disabuse of the notion that Bordeaux can produce quality reds and whites.
Winery: Chateau [...]

Wines of FreshDirect:
Que Syrah Has Found My Palate

I don’t believe I have ever tasted juniper in a wine before this one. (For those of you wondering what juniper would taste like, think about the taste of gin). If you are looking for a wine to drink once a week, I’d point to this one.
Winery: Badger Mountain
Grape: Syrah
Region: Washington, United States
Year: 2004
Source: FreshDirect.com [...]

I blog wine

Over lunch, Josh told me American Madness was looking for someone to write about wine. It so happens I like to drink wine. Thus begins a new era for this blog.
At a restaurant, I’m the guy with the wine list. If I don’t happen to grab it first, it usually finds its way to my [...]

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