The Western North Carolina Wine Region
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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We drank a bottle of wine that we later discovered was a gift intended for another person, Whoops, and we...
Southern Hemisphere Vintage Buys
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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Southern Hemisphere red wines occupy very limited shelf space in wine shops and receive fewer reviews in the press than...
Champagne Frenzy fuels spirited sportsmanship
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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Frenetic celebrations in locker rooms have become a tradition after Major League Baseball World Series victories, National Football League Superbowl...
Five Ways to Enjoy Cheap White Wine
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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We have found a cheap but good white wine, a 2022 Guardiano Vivace Pinot Grigio del Venezie ($6) from Italy....
Italy: From Apéritif to Digestif
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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Italy anchors the “slow food” movement. Meals continue to be gatherings of family and friends: Buon cibo. Buon vino. Buon...
A Rosé future in the world of wine
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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Rosé wines have rapidly gained popularity during the last decade among French wine buyers, both in volume sold and relative...
The joyful adventure of dining by boat
TRYLA LARSON
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We have the ability to boat to numerous places to eat on Longboat Key as well as other locations with access to...
Wine in spirits: Adding a light summer touch
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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Many households keep a bottle or box of white or Rosé wine in the fridge during summer months. Unlike red...
Djokovic, Alcaraz & Sinner: French Open Vin Stars
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
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The French Open dominates the tennis world this time of year. The draw of this fabled grand slam event has...