If you look around at the wine, beer and spirits media, the “Summer Drinking Recommendations” are ubiquitous. They’re like Ray Bans and Katy Perry songs–turn to the left, you got em.  Step out of the subway?  Bam!  Two people wearing Ray Bans greet you at the top of the stairs. And walk into any bar, […]

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Blanc de Blanc Sparkling, “Sofia”, Francis Ford Coppola Estate, 2007, Monterey County (12.6% abv) Michael My father went back, only this time with Luca Brasi. Within an hour, he had a signed release for a certified check of $1000. Kay Adams How did he do that? Michael My father made him an offer he couldn’t […]

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