Apr 16th 2019
Pinot Grigio has suffered what you might call an identity crisis over the past couple of decades. After bursting on the U.S. scene in the early 1980s (most notably the famed Santa Margherita label), i…
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Feb 14th 2019
While we love and champion the world’s illustrious varietals ie: Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, we reserve a fair share of our shelf space for the more esoteric and uncommon. Actually, to call ’Tress…
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Jan 9th 2019
It’s no surprise that we never tire of esoteric Italian varietals here at FPWM, as you may have noticed with our wine club repertoire in the past! And this month, we’ve chosen another unique red grape…
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Dec 13th 2018
Savoie, pronounced [sav-wah], a French department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, boasts a breathtaking ambiance of snow-capped peaks, rolling hills, wildflowers and pristine mou…
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Nov 20th 2018
I’ve always had a soft spot for what you might call the ‘underdog’ varietals. Oftentimes blended into oblivion with other more notable grapes, these unique and generally old if not ancient varietals t…
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Jun 18th 2018
Sauvignon Blanc has proven to be quite the versatile grape worldwide, and while it has garnered particular prestige in such places as Marlborough, New Zealand, Alexander Valley, California and Sancerr…
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Mar 5th 2018
Rioja has always been one of my favorite regions for red wine, and this love affair began with the good fortune of sampling some very old and incredible vintages from the esteemed estate of López de H…
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Oct 4th 2017
We may be wine merchants first and foremost but we get very excited about beer too! Living in the craft beer mecca that is California, it would be nearly impossible not to stumble upon the bount…
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Sep 29th 2017
The critics and wine writers like to talk of the recent Lambrusco revival, claiming that mass production and some overly sweet versions had tarnished the wine’s authentic image since the 1970s up un…
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Aug 15th 2017
When you think of Vinho Verde, cheap and slightly spritzy probably comes to mind first. Many wine retailers carry a $10-$15 bottle of the slightly carbonated, relatively low alcohol versions which…
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Jul 14th 2017
Grilling season is upon us and while it’s usually not the occasion to overthink anything, here are a few guidelines to matching smoky, grilled foods with wine plus some fun pairings to try out this…
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Jun 16th 2017
Arguably one of the most picturesque wine regions in the world, Liguria is home to seven unique DOC appellations including Riviere Ligure di Ponente, from where one of our tasty June wine club sele…
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