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Salmon Confit and Pinot Noir, Perfect Pairing

As Salmon Confit is not far from raw, it’s imperative to obtain the freshest fish you can find. Paired with the wine of your choice, this dish looks great and tastes even better!

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Learn Everything about Decanting Wine, When How and Why to Decant Wine

Very little happens just by pulling the cork. Using simple laws of physics, it is the action of decanting that causes most of the effects to take place in the wine. The movement of the wine allowing air to mix with the liquid begins the chemical process.

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2011 Bordeaux Barrel Tasting Notes, Early First Look

Interest in 2011 Bordeaux wine will not be strong unless Bordeaux as a region takes a massive step back in prices. To spark worldwide interest, reductions of 40% or in some cases 50% will be needed.

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2011 German Vintage Meets and Beats Expectations

The 2011 harvest in Germany is similiar to other European wine growing regions like Bordeaux. It was a curious year of weather extremes that brought great anxiety and fantastic harvest results.

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Rudy Kurniawan Arrested by FBI on Numerous Fraud Charges

Rudy Kurniawan, a resident of Los Angeles was taken into custody on 3 counts of wire fraud and 3 counts of mail fraud charges! The wine community is thrilled over this news.

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2009 Leoville Poyferre 100 Pts Robert Parker, What’s Next for Didier Cuvelier?

Leoville Poyferre is one of the most exciting properties in the Medoc today. The style of Leoville Poyferre is a Bordeaux wine that offers lush ripe fruit with purity and concentration a powerful, plush style.

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