Category Archives: Wine Business

2009 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard La Source

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Reviewing Wine Spectator Magazine’s highest rated domestic Chardonnay Last night I was fortunate to try and review the 2009 Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay Seven Springs Vineyard La Source (I know… couldn’t the name be a bit shorter?). While I’m not … Continue reading →

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Wine Auction Houses and Reliability

Posted on May 21, 2010 by admin

Are wine auction houses reputable places to buy wine? Surprisingly, wine auction houses are not any more reputable than street venders selling fake purses.  While auction houses go to great lengths to fend off counterfeits, they have no way of … Continue reading →

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Vintages of Bordeaux I’ve Known

Posted on May 18, 2010 by admin

Over the years I have been lucky enough to have had some really wonderful wines from some really wonderful vintages.  This luxury was afforded to me while I worked in the high end wine auction industry.  There was the amazing … Continue reading →

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Wine Gift Baskets for the Holidays

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

A Gourmet Gift Basket + Some Top Quality Wine = Perfect Present Wine gift baskets for the holidays?  The fluster of the holiday season is indeed upon us, and we could all use a little bit of help when it … Continue reading →

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The Character and Wine of Dr. Loosen

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Meeting the Famed Dr. Loosen Just recently, my wife, Gigi, and I had the pleasure of meeting THE Dr. Loosen at Luma on the Park in Winter Park, Florida.  Needless to say, the experience was just about as unforgettable as the … Continue reading →

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The Art of Wine Cork Crafts

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin

Thinking about wine cork crafts might be a bit difficult after you’ve just consume a bottle of wine or two, but it is only a matter of time before your post-wine self notices the steadily growing mass of bottles and … Continue reading →

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Ideas for a Wine Tasting Party

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Tips and ideas for when you attend a wine tasting party Last night I went to a wine tasting party of a friend. I had been really looking forward to the wine event. For me, a good wine tasting party … Continue reading →

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DYI: Make your own Wine and Cheese Gift Baskets!

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

Wine & Cheese Gifts Baskets: Fun Easy Gifts! A wine gift basket is a great idea for a holiday gift for just about anyone on your holiday gift lists.  While no one we know would complain about a gift basket … Continue reading →

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Corked Wine Signs

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin

5 Telltale Signs of Bad Wine Drawing the line between a bad wine versus a good wine with a distinct taste and smell, shall we say, comes easier with time.  One kind of bad wine is called the corked wine, … Continue reading →

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The Price Sensitivity of Wine in Relation to Wine Prices

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

In this current economy it seems everyone is looking for a wine bargain.  With everyone cutting back, we become very price sensitive especially in regard to “extras” such as wine. But is price sensitivity really a new anything new? … Continue reading →

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