Author Archives: Senel Wine
Smell: Giving life its savor
How much are you using your nose? Sure you’re breathing, but what about smelling. How often do you notice the aromas you encounter on a daily basis? In the book Aroma: the cultural history of smell the authors make a … Continue reading
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How to Drink Whisky
By Kevin McComber Jumping into the world of whisky can be intimidating. First, you have to figure out what you like. Then you have to figure out where you can find it. Finally, you need to decide how to drink … Continue reading
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Fume Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc?
It’s one of the oldest stories in the book: the underdog gets a makeover, popularity ensues, and in the end, all is right with the world. Clichéd as it may seem, this scenario is as common in real life as … Continue reading
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Understanding Gin
By Kate Webber Gin has its friends and enemies. There are those who swear by it, who enjoy the pine and juniper aromas, floral, pepper, all of that. And then there are those – a surprising amount, it seems, rivaled … Continue reading
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Riesling: It’s time to start paying attention
By Michael Meagher It was somewhere between Blue Nun and Black Tower, when Riesling lost its identity. One of the noblest grapes in the world was being considered for nothing better than plonk-quality wines. The labels from Germany certainly didn’t … Continue reading
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Food Pairing: It’s not just for wine anymore
By Rebeccah Marsters Whether James Bond’s martini, Carrie Bradshaw’s cosmo, a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby, or a snifter of brandy by the fire, spirits in our culture have come to signify far more than the sum of their … Continue reading
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Verde Sole: It’s all about passion
The wine industry is one of risks and passion. If you decide to pursue a wine-related profession, one can safely assume that it will be a life of little monetary wealth, but a whole lot of doing what you love. Most people … Continue reading
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Tequila: Trending towards appreciation?
By Alex Macina We’ve all had our tequila experiences. For many, it was those college nights where we would get the salt, lime and shots, just to throw it all back and make a silly face. We’ve likely all indulged … Continue reading
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The Crown Jewels of Spain: Rioja and Ribera del Duero
I was fortunate enough to travel to Spain recently for a sommelier competition in Santander on the northern coast. Flying into and out of Madrid, about five hours south by car, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to visit two … Continue reading
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The Manhattan: America’s Cocktail
By John O’Brien The Manhattan is the epitome of tradition when it comes to cocktails. In fact this classic New York Martini is considered one of the original popular mixed drinks. Even a century later it’s still influencing the creation … Continue reading
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