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Have you ever had a bad case of the Tartrates?

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Along the same lines as sulfites, tartrates are another substance found in wine that have been given a bad rap by wine drinkers! As the pictures above show, tartrates are small crystal-like substances and are often mistakenly assumed by consumers … Continue reading

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Holiday Season Celebration by Contemporary Catering of Jacksonville

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I’m kind of picky about what I post when it relates to other businesses, but this looked like a pretty cool deal.

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Mythbusting the Punt

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  At the bottom of most wine bottles, you’ll find an indentation which if you want to get technical is called a "punt". There are many theories on the origin / purpose of the punt. The most common (and most … Continue reading

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A First Look at the New Wine List and Menu for Suite at St. Johns Town Center.

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The nightclub Suite opens Dec. 3 in St. Johns Town Center. A joint venture between Black Finn American Grille and Whiskey River, the club appears to be fashioning itself as a sophisticated place of cocktails and small plates. I  hate … Continue reading

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It’s that Time of Year Again! Mulled Wine!!!

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  The holiday season and colder weather always reminds me of Mulled Wine. Its history can be traced back to Medieval Europe where when wine went bad, it was often sweetened with honey or sugar, and flavored with spices to … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2010

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  Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they’ve reviewed over the past 12 months and select the most exciting for their Top 100. This annual list, which debuted in 1988, reflects significant trends, spotlights successful regions and recognizes … Continue reading

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