As I get closer to my own sommelier exam I start to freak out about certain portions of the exam, one being the blind tasting. I have tasted wines from all over the globe, at various price points, but not until this last year or so have I really paid close attention to the qualities, […]
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So this warm wave has been going on now 4 days (yessss). Today was another 80 degree afternoon. Temped to open up some bubbles I instead opted for the 2007 Veramonte Chardonnay "Reserva". Besides, today I was learning about Chile and Chilean wine regions and I find one of the best ways to learn about […]
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So let's not beat around the bush, I love me some bubbles. It’s pretty much my favorite go to wine. You need not a “reason” (wedding, new years eve, promotion, etc.) to open a bottle of bubbles. Everyday you can open a bottle of wine is a reason to make that bottle a bubbly one, […]
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This past weekend I attended a Cote des Nuits tasting lead by David Speer, personal sommelier and owner of Portland based company Wine & Chocolate, Inc.I try to attend as many classes as I can these days… partly because I want as much experience as I can get before taking my own sommelier exam, and […]
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