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grigio griping

OK. I give up. If I hear about one more person drinking Pinot Grigio my head will fall off. That’s because I keep shaking it wondering WHY when there are SO MANY OTHER white wines out there, WHY you would choose this one!!! The latest offender? Kanye West. He was apparently at La Bottega the … Continue reading

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the ramona epidemic

We’re living in scary times. The economy is a seesaw, terrorism still looms and people are drinking way too much Pinot Grigio. With literally 100’s of white wine choices, it’s a little bewildering why people choose this one. American versions are usually watery bland or have a pukish acidity to them. I’m a huge fan … Continue reading

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the palace palate

US Weekly is totally giving the Wine Spectator a run for their subscription base. They pulled out all investigative stops to unearth the fact that Kate and William drank 2009 Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc with dinner the night before their wedding. The royal couple gets points for choosing a decent and really affordable wine (it’s … Continue reading