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May 8th, 2012 Chuck Posted in Argentina, White Blend | No Comments »
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April 11th, 2012 Chuck Posted in Canada, Red Blend | No Comments »
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March 25th, 2012 Chuck Posted in Canada, Gewürztraminer, Riesling | No Comments »
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February 11th, 2012 Chuck Posted in Falanghina, Italy | No Comments »
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January 9th, 2012 Chuck Posted in Pinot Noir, USA | No Comments »
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November 5th, 2011 Chuck Posted in South Africa, White Blend | No Comments »
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October 11th, 2011 Chuck Posted in Australia, Shiraz | No Comments »
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September 10th, 2011 Chuck Posted in Canada, Rosé | No Comments »
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August 3rd, 2011 Chuck Posted in Canada, Gewürztraminer, Riesling | No Comments »
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August 2nd, 2011 Chuck Posted in Product Reviews | No Comments »
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June 21st, 2011 Chuck Posted in Bordeaux, France | No Comments »
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April 19th, 2011 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, USA | No Comments »
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March 23rd, 2011 Sean Posted in Special Features | 2 Comments »

I am not a hoarder. I think.
Nothing gives me more satisfaction than pitching and heaving bags and boxes of unused stuff from my home. But when it comes to shrinking my wine cellar – logic gets a swift kick in the pants.
I consistently get asked the same questions about my wine collection. What do you do with all those bottles, and do they ever go bad? I will admit that I do take too much pleasure from looking at row after row of bottles waiting to be uncorked. All arranged neatly, labels up, necks out, foils shining in the light. My own private army of soldiers ready and willing to take on any occasion or menu I may throw at them.
Every “collector” (hoarder) has a different philosophy on purchasing wine. Mine is to drink it. But that doesn’t always go according to plan. The three bottles in the accompanying picture were, at one time, some of my best finds and favorite wines. They have each passed their peak and were unceremoniously poured down the drain. Tragic indeed.
That doesn’t hold true for all wines, some age longer than others. Some can’t age at all. These particular bottles could take a little aging but were really constructed for immediate to near future enjoyment. But I do so hate depleting my army.
So remember, store your wine at around 55 Fahrenheit (12 Celsius, eh), in a low light and low vibration environment. Be kind to your wine and drink it.
February 4th, 2011 Chuck Posted in Italy, Negroamaro | No Comments »
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January 31st, 2011 Chuck Posted in Canada, Gewürztraminer | 1 Comment »
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January 11th, 2011 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Franc, Canada | No Comments »
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December 22nd, 2010 Chuck Posted in Pinot Grigio, USA | No Comments »
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December 16th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Sauvignon Blanc, USA | 1 Comment »
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November 19th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Canada, White Blend | No Comments »
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November 1st, 2010 Chuck Posted in Canada, Red Blend | No Comments »
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October 28th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Italy, Malbec | No Comments »
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September 27th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Italy, Valpolicella | 1 Comment »
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September 4th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa | No Comments »
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August 20th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Italy, Pinot Grigio | No Comments »
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July 30th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Merlot, USA | No Comments »
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