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You’ve decided to serve your guests wine with dinner, so off to the living room for a bottle from the wine rack that’s been there for how long? Why is this just plain wrong? The post Uncorked #759 – Maybe You Should Take Your... more

It’s amazing how many phobias we humans suffer from. There are literally thousands of them. But Oenophobia? It’s enough to drive you to drink. Just not wine! The post Uncorked #758 – There’s Nothing to be Afraid Of!... more

It’s hard to imagine that a fictional movie character could have such a profound impact on what we drink, but when Miles mocked Merlot, for many the wine had to go. But that was then… The post Uncorked #757 – Merlot –... more

We have all heard the phrase, you are what you eat. But does that age-old saying apply to what we drink as well? We submit for your approval a revelation that shouldn’t be all that hard to swallow. The post Uncorked #756 – You... more

You’ve just received an invitation to a wine tasting party, and you see written at the bottom “wine country casual”. Great! You know exactly how to dress… Or do you? The post Uncorked #755 – How Casual is the Wine Country?... more

What do Dolly the ewe and varietal name Chardonnay have in common? The answer is that they both have their roots in bonnie Scotland. But there’s an even stronger tie. The post Uncorked #754 – Pros and Cons of Genetic... more

How much wine should you drink to stay healthy? Everyone seems to have an angle on wine’s health benefits, but how much is too much? The post Uncorked #753 – Are You Ready for a Loaded Question? appeared first... more

Everyone loves a bargain bottle — but for consumers out in Australia, now is the time to get their hands on top-notch wine for bottom-dollar prices. The post Uncorked #752 – Fine Wine Fire Sale appeared first on Welcome to... more

You’ve been assigned the task of making up the wine menu for your company’s next social gathering. Where do you begin? How detailed must it be? We’ll get you headed in the right direction. The post Uncorked #751 –... more

Plus, Prisoner Pickers, Latest Wine News and Turkey Day Pairing! The wine world has been abuzz this week with Wine Spectator releasing their list of Top 100 wines of 2014. This is one of the most hotly-anticipated events each year. Well,... more

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