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Below are the last 5 columns written 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>>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>>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.
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>>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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