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Author Archives: David McCarus

Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

Five ways to shake wine shopping intimidation

by David McCarus July 16, 2014
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German Riesling is summer’s all-day drink

by David McCarus June 18, 2014
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

Softies beg for better wine

by David McCarus April 16, 2014
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

There’s a new wine movement in California, and it’s all about the terroir

by David McCarus March 5, 2014
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

Sharing the right bottle on Valentine’s Day is a must

by David McCarus February 12, 2014
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

Wine lovers don’t have to drink beer on game day

by David McCarus January 29, 2014
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

This New Year’s Eve let’s fill our glass with grower champagne

by David McCarus December 24, 2013
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

Eight steps to ordering wine like a boss

by David McCarus December 11, 2013
Posted inFeatures, Food+Drink

What will you be drinking this Thanksgiving?

by David McCarus November 27, 2013

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