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James Beard Award winner Bill Ward has been covering wine for the better part of a century (the 21st). His “Liquid Assets” column runs in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He loves food, wine, sports, music, travel and his way-better half, Sandy.Follow Bill
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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Wines of the Week: July 25-31
Everyday: OK, I’m about ready to utter three words that Minnesotans should never ever ever utter: Bring on winter. The ol’ sweat glands are worn out from all this heat and humidity. At the very least, it’s time for some … Continue reading
Posted in California Wines, Portuguese Wines
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Winemaker profile: David Ramey
(This is the first of a two-part profile of California winemaker David Ramey.) In an ideal world, anyone who is passionate about wine would get to spend some time with David Ramey. He’s whip-smart, seriously funny and refreshingly open about … Continue reading
Posted in California Wines, Winemakers
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Wines of the Week: July 19-25
Everyday: Jed Steele has come a long way since emerging as the guy who concocted America’s top-selling chardonnay, K-J Vintner’s Reserve. He now makes tasty, often nervy wines for Shooting Star and Steele, among them the delicious Steele Cabernet Franc … Continue reading
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Wines of the Week July 11-17
Everyday: Year in and year out the Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier ($13) is a stone-cold delight – as in stone-fruit taste, wet-stone feel and serve-me-cold bearing. Big and juicy, and alternating between zingy and soft, it is a delightful mouthful of freshness, … Continue reading
Posted in Burgundy, California Wines, French Wines
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The incisive, irreverent Mr. T
Just as this preposterous heat wave appears ready to break, so will this blog’s dry spell, induced by the passing of the world’s best mother-in-law and then some kind of wicked virus at this site. [Should the people who find … Continue reading
Posted in German/Austrian Wines, Wine People
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Wines of the Week: July 4-10
Everyday: In recent years, a wonderful array of Italian whites (Non-Pinot Grigio Division) has hit the market, but often at prices that push the envelope in the value vein. Not so the Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina 2010, which is way worth its $16 tariff. … Continue reading
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Wines of the Week: June 27-July 3
Everyday: Four Vines makes some swell single-vineyard zins in the $25-$40 range, but the Four Vines California Old Vine Cuvee Zinfandel ($14) is just about as tasty and wallet-friendly to boot. It boasts the classic zin flavors, cherry/berry and spice, … Continue reading
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