We really loved one of the recent “seminars” hosted by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov. This seminar was part of Asimov’s ongoing virtual Wine School column for the...
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Rosé is officially in season, and the many great flushed rosés of California, France, Italy, and Spain start showing up on the shelves of great wine shops across the U.S....
Read MoreThis is the time of year when grape growers make rooted cuttings from their vineyards.
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American Chardonnay usually gets a bad rap. Whether you’re an “old world” or “new world” type of drinker, there’s much to enjoy about the unique blend of American Chardonnays. Known...
Read MoreAcross the globe, people will be raising glasses in celebrationthis holiday season. On New Year’s Eve, you’ll be able to hear the pops of people opening bottles of Champagne and...
Read MoreHappy 2015, everyone! Today's blog post and travelogue entry on Alsace comes from Boulder Wine Merchant team member Christopher Davis. Alsace: The Shimmering Jewel of Northeast France by Christopher Davis
Read MoreI recently was privileged to travel to Portugal for one week to visit wineries and vineyards. The main things I was asked about by friends and family as I was preparing...
Read MoreWay back when I was in high school I had an eccentric history teacher who had spent a lot of time over seas before taking the job at my school....
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