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Below are the last 5 columns written by Roberto Viernes
The Original Super Tuscan Wines
Wednesday - May 07, 2008
By Roberto Viernes
Super Tuscan is a term that has been bastardized quite a bit since its first appearance in the annals of wine. It first referred to a group of wines made in Tuscany from non-traditional grape varieties with certain winemaking methods that were unheard of for the time.
Read Column>>The Best Of Young Sommeliers
Wednesday - April 23, 2008
By Roberto Viernes
Since 2002, the Chaine des Rotisseurs has held an annual Young Sommeliers Competition where young (under 33 years) sommeliers from around the country compete in a series of examinations to determine the best of the lot.
Read Column>>Great Wine And A Lovely Woman
Wednesday - April 09, 2008
By Roberto Viernes
This past week I had the wonderful privilege to taste one of the most fabulous Champagnes: It was a perfect bottle of 1988 Krug Clos du Mesnil.
A Sweet Relationship With Port
Wednesday - April 02, 2008
By Roberto Viernes
I admit that some times I eat too much. You would never be able to tell by looking at me, but I eat a lot! I love food and wine. Whenever there is a tasting menu, I usually opt for the one that has the most choices.
Read Column>>A Spanish Seafood Complement
Wednesday - March 26, 2008
By Roberto Viernes
I’ve been eating quite a bit of seafood recently, and have had a fun time trying wines outside the Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay boxes. In particular, I’ve found a couple of really refreshing whites from Spain, more specifically the Rias Baixas (pronounced ree-ush bi-shus).
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