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Steve Muelken
Jan 17, 20193 min read
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...
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Steve Muelken
Aug 12, 20182 min read
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,...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 28, 20181 min read
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...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20182 min read
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...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 19, 20182 min read
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. ...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 14, 20181 min read
"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...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 8, 20182 min read
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...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 1, 20182 min read
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...
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Steve Muelken
Jun 24, 20182 min read
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...
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Steve Muelken
Jun 16, 20182 min read
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...
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