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It Was Never Just About the Wine: Remembering Melanie Ofenloch
Last night, I logged onto Facebook to post a picture of my granddaughter and me after a shopping trip. Instead, I was hit by a ton of bricks. My wine friend, Melanie Ofenloch, (Dallas Wine Chick) had passed away. I stared at the screen in disbelief. I am still in...
Wine of the Week: What Do You Pair With Pickleball? Napa Cellars 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Yes, I have taken up pickleball. I already play tennis and ping pong, and I find pickleball falls somewhere in the middle. My biggest challenge? Remembering not to give the ball my big tennis swing. Pickleball calls for a little more restraint and finesse. Which got...
From Napa to Lake Champlain: A Winemaker, a Blank Canvas and the Future of New York Wine
Kyle Mizuno traded Napa Cabernet for cold-climate hybrids—and found himself learning winemaking all over again. When we talk about New York wine, the Finger Lakes and Long Island usually get most of the attention. I, of course, will always remind you about the...
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