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What They Don’t Teach You in Sommelier School.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Kris

Lately I’ve started realizing that my wine knowledge has been slipping. How could that possibly happen? Well, I did just turn 31, so maybe dementia could be setting in early; but personally I think the truth is that I just … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Court of Master Sommeliers, Society of Wine Educators, Sommelier | 2 Comments //

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A Round Up of 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Kris

I thought it only appropriate to close out 2011 with a post that summed up the whole year. So this is it. Right here. I would like to give a big thanks to everyone who has continued to follow my … Continue reading →

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The Grape – Jacksonville

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Kris

 

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A Redneck Christmas.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Kris

Christmas is a CRAZY time for most people, and I’m no exception, therefore this post has taken a few days to get together. I hope you all (or should I say “y’all”, with an English accent) had a great Christmas! … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny, News, Pairings | Tagged Cabernet, Christmas, Great Dane, Great Dane wine, Heart Smart, Meritage, Red Neck | Leave a comment //

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This Week In Wine – 12/25/11

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Kris

  Gallo Winery Gets Russian River Valley AVA Expanded. After years of regulatory wrangling, mega-producer E. & J. Gallo eventually emerged victorious in its quest to enlarge the Russian River Valley AVA, in a decision announced by the Alcohol and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged New Zealand, Social Media, Social Media for Wineries, Vine Talk, Wine on Television | Leave a comment //

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4 Wine Descriptors I Hate.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Kris

“Four? That’s a random number!” Why would he choose four!?!?” Because I couldn’t think of a fifth one, ok!!! Give me a break!!! Truth be told, I could have probably included more, but what is about to follow are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Describing wine, wine descriptors, wine tasting note | 1 Comment //

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