From Carl Kanowsky: OUR GERMAN ODYSSEY Part One

Imagine tasting and visiting where German wine is made.  What did you conjure?  Everything sweet and simple?  A people cold and distant?  A place beautiful in pictures but not drawing you to explore? Well, I now know firsthand that none of those pre-conceptions jibes with reality.online pharmacy http://miamihealth.com/images/jpg/clomid.html no prescription drugstore My family and I…

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SOMM, reviewed by Eve Bushman

The film SOMM, the correct spelling and abbreviation for the title sommelier, follows four candidates as they prepare to take the Court of Master Sommelier exams and obtain the title Master Sommelier.  There are less than 200 that have the Master Sommelier (MS) distinction worldwide. We follow four men, their other halves, their wine glasses…

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SCV Wine Meet-Up Groups

In trying to find local people that are into wine tasting, a few years ago I entered the meet-up website, searched wine and groups that were within 10 miles of Santa Clarita.  I found, and joined, two.  I have since been to their events (They’ve also supported the non-profit wine events Eve’s Wine 101 has…

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Sardinia: Italy’s Resorgimento

Sardinia is home to the ancient mythological hero-god Sardus Pater, and some surprisingly good wines. So good that these local treasures are indicative of Sardinia’s resurgence as an important wine region that is capable of producing fine wines to meet international standards. Today I am joined by long-time friend, and fellow sommelier, Serena Dutto. Knowing…

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