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Merryvale Winemaker Dinner at Bistro Aix – Thurs, April 17th

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  What: Merryvale Winemaker dinner featuring Sean Foster, Senior Winemaker. Where: Bistro AIX – 1440 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207.  904-398-1949 When:  Thursday, April 14, 2011.  6:30 – 10:00pm Cost:  $125 per person, including tax and gratuity This wonderful … Continue reading

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Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Granges 2008

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  Grape 100% Cabernet Franc. Studies suggest that Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.   Facts Cabernet Franc is the most important red grape of the Loire, and was thought to have been brought from … Continue reading

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I think the guy who made the label had been sampling the product…

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Short Answers to the 5 Most Commonly Asked Wine Questions

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Should this wine be decanted? Yes, it probably should. I’m a big advocate for decanting / aerating, I try and do it as much as possible in my home; but then again I use a Soiree (saves washing-out a full … Continue reading

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Keeping It Kosher!

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I had the chance last night to taste a couple of extremely impressive Kosher wines, and I thought it was worth sharing. But first, a little background info… My wife works for Underwood Jewelers here in Jacksonville, and this is … Continue reading

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An Evening of Taste with Chef Matthew Medure

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A fabulous evening of fine wine, fantastic food and fun times benefiting Children’s Home Society of Florida will be Sunday, May 1, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Matthew’s Restaurant.. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening in which they will sample … Continue reading

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