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Riesling, Barbara Öhlzelt “Seeberg”, Kamptal, Austria 2016
"Barbara Öhlzelt has only just started exporting her wines to California, and her Riesling is every reason why I love this variety...


Six Of The Best Winter Wines
The holiday celebrations may be over, but that is no reason to leave wine in the cellar until the next gathering. After all, a good...


Wine Cellars 101: Sommeliers Provide Tips of the Trade for Building & Stocking Your Personal Win
What’s that you say? You are thinking about building and stocking a wine cellar? I am going to tell you right now, that is a smart move....


The Evolution of the Gin & Tonic
The British may have invented the gin and tonic, but the Spanish have perfected it. At the turn of the 19th century, British naval officers


Summer Wines: Light & Refreshing Choices for Hot Summer Nights
By: Rick Gerding & Emily Johnston, Advanced Sommelier, Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant, Santa Barbara, California Summer is upon us,...
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