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Book
Review: Educating Peter, by Lettie Teague
reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
Are you curious about
wine? Want a great short cut to understanding wine (more) |
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Discover
Chocolate: The Ultimate Guide to Buying, Tasting, and
Enjoying Fine Chocolate
reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
Love chocolate? Want to
know how to taste? (More) |
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Le
Nez du Vin Aroma System
reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
Do you want to train yourself
to taste wine blind like an expert? Try this amazing
kit (more).
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Does
Your Server Merit his or her Tip?
by Marisa D'Vari
Recently, I filed
an article for the San Francisco Chronicle
on the practice of tipping restaurant staff (more) |
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New
Wine Trends
by Marisa D'Vari
Have
you noticed that each week, new wine trends emerge?
Someone is always touting the next "hot wine"
or concept. Here are (more) |
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Secrets
of the Sommelier ...
by Marisa
D'Vari
"I
never use a sommelier," says one young businessman.
"They're just trying to upsell. And what if
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Checking
in with Danny Meyer
By Marisa D'Vari
Rather daring
for a restaurateur to write a book titled Setting
The Table
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Brachetto
-- Wine of Love
By Marisa
D'Vari
We've
all heard the story of Cleopatra's legendary powers
of seduction. What if the tool of seduction wasn't Cleopatra's
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First Big
Crush, by Eric Arnold
Reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
Eric Arnold is the engaging
and laugh-out-loud funny narrator in this lively new
book detailing a New Zealand harvest. Bursting with
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The
Wine Bible, by Karen MacNeil
Reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
How many times have you
found yourself curious about wine? In this …(more)
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Swill
Party Kit
Reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
You
are a very social person and enjoy great wine. Why not
throw a party? If you'd like to get started here's a
great (more) |
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Daniel
Johnnes's Top 200 Wines
Reviewed by Marisa D'Vari
Imagine yourself at a
fine, upscale restaurant with a client or date you want
to impress. As the host, you graciously accept the wine
list …(more) |
Top value wines & tasting notes.
