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Fine Wine paired with… pizza?
What is commonly seen here in New York City is the battle of which borough has the best pizza. Whether you are enjoying the slice from Famous Original Ray’s Pizza located in Manhattan, L&B’s...
View ArticleFine Wines and Fine Labels
Do you buy wine by the label? Many people do. Labels can make you smile, inhale in anticipation of sipping something special, or make you wonder what the winery was thinking. In the past, fine wine...
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Iconic Fine and Rare 1982 Bordeaux Part I
Early on, the 1982 vintage of the great Classed Growths of the Medoc was so unique at the time due to its expression of supple texture, round and full body, and rich character—and, along with 1961,...
View ArticleFine Wine and What Corks?
When you open a bottle of fine wine, most of the time you pull out a cork. But that “cork” may be made from a vast array of materials other than cork, the bark of the cork oak tree. In the past 10-15...
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Iconic Fine and Rare 1982 Bordeaux Part II: An Update
Last week in a post on “Iconic Fine and Rare 1982 Bordeaux” I explored a sampling of the great Classed Growths of the Medoc from the 1982 vintage, including Gruaud Larose, Mouton Rothchild and Leoville...
View ArticleLights, Camera… Fine Wine!
Fine wine is ready for its stage. Who would have thought that this versatile and charismatic accompaniment would play a significant role in movies? Cast alongside good-guy characters or devilish...
View ArticleExciting News at WineGavel!
Now you have 3 options to buy wine with WineGavel We’re always listening to our clients and their suggestions to make WineGavel auctions better. Also we’re always honing our auction formats to enable...
View ArticleFine Wine From Fine Soils
Think of your favorite fine wine varietal, say Cabernet Sauvignon, and you may also think of the place where your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon is grown, or you may think of several places where quality...
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WineGavel Live Auction! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 28th.
WineGavel Live Auction April 28: Chance to Pre-Bid! Live Auction Saturday, April 28, 2012 | San Francisco San Francisco Wine Center Tasting Begins at 2 pm Auction at 3 pm Our first Live Auction under...
View Article2009 Bordeaux: A WineGavel Update with New Scores
Last month, when the 2009 Bordeaux were tasted out of the bottle, the vintage was confirmed as being “great”, almost unanimously. While these wines will not be available for consumption here in the US...
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Krug Champagne
Very well put by Mark Twain: “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” Champagne is the ultimate liquid luxury – nothing compares. With new selections added almost daily,...
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The Versatility of Fine and Rare Sauternes: Sweet Wines Beyond Dessert
While visiting Château Rieussec this past spring, as a guest of Mr. Charles Chevalier, Director of Domaine Barons de Rothschild and personally in charge of Château Lafite, L’Évangile, Duhart-Milon and...
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