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Aussie for Left Handers, American for Rock Stars!

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Recently I was invited by Janet Gawith, General Manager of Mollydooker Wines, to once again meet with her and her celebrated son, turned “rock star” winemaker, Sparky Marquis. We met last year around this same time… Read more...

Maysara is Down to Earth

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Here’s my newest discovery from McMinnville AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Maysara Winery practices Biodynamic farming, which is using holistic methods to prevent invasion of vineyard pests without using chemicals. Read more...

The Blind Monk Lives!

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The first thought that came to mind when I heard of West Palm Beach Fla’s The Blind Monk was a not an upscale wine bar, since most quirky marketing references to monks these days are associated with Belgium styled beers. Read more...

Grgich Hills at Prime 112

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When celebrity winemakers are in town, you can bet Dinnerreviews.com© will be there to meet and greet them. Ken Lapham of Lapham Sales & Marketing invited us to Prime 112 in Miami to meet Violet Grgich, Proprietor of Grgich Hills Estate. Read more...

Trefethen Wine Lunch at Bizcaya

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Thanks to Ken Lapham of Lapham Sales and Marketing, I was privileged to meet celebrity wine makers Bob and Janet Trefethen and write this story about their incredible wines, as well as the food and VIP service at Bizcaya Restaurant. Read more...

Lunch with the Mondavi Family

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When Celebrity winemakers are in town, we love meeting them and tasting their creations, old and new! My Celebrity Guest and I were excited to be “doing lunch” with Tim Mondavi and his newest wine, Continuum. Read more...