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Blue Zones and Drinking Wine – Can drinking wine make you live longer?

The short answer is yes, research tells us that 1 – 2 glasses a day is the right amount to outlive your non-drinking friends. The 5 Blue Zones include: Nicoya in Costa Rica, Sardinia, Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, and Loma Linda in California. There are many commonalities but the two that, I believe,…

Ruffino Modus 2008

This Tuscany gem is a blend of Sangiovese 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, and Merlot 25% Drinking window on this was 10 – 15 years. Again, let’s open it and see if it’s still holding together. This is 18 years old. This was Ruffino’s ‘Super Tuscan’ offering with a reputation for being refined, polished tannins, elegant,…

Famille Perrin Côte du Rhône Blanc Réserve 2024.

First of all, let me say this: The Famille Perrin makes wines that are a pleasure to drink, great to serve to friends, without fear or embarrassment, and are super budget-friendly. This is what Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday night wines are all about- MTW Wines. This is their Côte du Rhône Reserve Blanc and is a…

About Me

I’ve been in the wine business in both Australia and the US for almost 30 years with experience in the retail, wholesale, import, wineries and hospitality industries and have a passion for all things wine.
In addition I’ve written a monthly newsletter for several years, taught classes and now, a blogger. I’m a firm believer in the saying ‘good friends, good food and good wine’! I also believe you don’t need an event to open a great bottle of wine, the opening of a great bottle of wine is the event.

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