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Is wine good for us or not?
Is wine good for us or not? Is wine (and alcohol in general) good for us, bad for us, or is it just complicated? When headlines warn of potential risks…
 • Robin Garr
Australia, but not Shiraz!?
Quick!
 • Robin Garr
How to cope with rising wine prices
As wine prices rise, how much are you willing to pay for a satisfying bottle?
 • Robin Garr
Fifty shades of rosé
Spring has fully sprung, and our attention gently turns to thoughts of rosé. The return of mild weather makes a crisp pink wine seem just right.
 • Robin Garr
Blended or straight: What’s your pleasure?
What's your pleasure? Single-varietal classics like Burgundy's Pinot Noir, or traditional varietal blends like Bordeaux? Or are you happy either way…
 • Robin Garr
Can we taste minerals in wine?
My spell-check flags "minerality" as a misspelling, but I still love to taste it in my wine. Even if its definition and its source remain unclear.
 • Robin Garr
When grapes don’t travel
Name a wine grape, think of the land that made it famous: Pinot Noir in Burgundy, Cabernet in Bordeaux. Can these grapes do as well in other places?
 • Robin Garr
The 30 Second Wine Advisor
The 30 Second Wine Advisor
Want to learn more about wine, but you’re short on time? Follow The 30 Second Wine Advisor™ to get my quick advice about wine tasting and wine appreciation.
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