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How to Drink Wine at Restaurants on the Cheap
Drinking wine at restaurants can be a tricky (and often expensive) experience. Alcohol can contribute heavily to a restaurant's...
Steve Muelken
Jan 17, 20193 min read
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Podere Le Ripi - Excellence in Montalcino
If you've ever been to Europe, you've seen shops carry espresso from the Illy family, which is known for excellent coffee. In 1997,...
Steve Muelken
Aug 12, 20182 min read
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Calcareous Vineyard - A Winery With a View
Calcareous Vineyard is tucked away in the hills of Paso Robles, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The name of the winery...
Steve Muelken
Jul 28, 20181 min read
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Victor Hugo - Not Just a French Novelist Anymore!
This weekend in Paso Robles, I got the opportunity to meet Victor Hugo! Well, not that Victor Hugo of Les Miserable fame, but Victor...
Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20182 min read
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon, a little bit of Burgundy in the Willamette Valley
On my latest visit to the Willamette Valley, I made it a point to swing by Domaine Drouhin, a producer entrenched in wine history. ...
Steve Muelken
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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"It makes cheap wine taste good!" The Aervana One-Touch Luxury Wine Aerator
The Aervana Wine Aerator is an amazing gadget that I stumbled upon not too long ago, that I believe can really change the tasting...
Steve Muelken
Jul 14, 20181 min read
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Boscarelli in Montepulciano: It's the Place, Not the Grape!
On a recent trip to Tuscany, I ventured south from Chianti to explore two of the most prestigious wine regions in area, Montalcino, and...
Steve Muelken
Jul 8, 20182 min read
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Lincourt Vineyards: Big Winery Backing in a Little Yellow House
Lincourt Vineyards is a delightful winery just outside of Solvang, CA making high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is one of the...
Steve Muelken
Jul 1, 20182 min read
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Pence Vineyards & Winery: A Class Above
I've been to Pence Vineyards & Winery a few times now, and I can honestly say they are producing some of the best wines in the Central...
Steve Muelken
Jun 24, 20182 min read
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Grassini Family Vineyards: An Undiscovered Gem Among the Horses
On my most recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, just north of Santa Barbara, I set up a tasting appointment at Grassini Family...
Steve Muelken
Jun 16, 20182 min read
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