On The Mike
There are those who cling to the ‘romance’ and ‘tradition’ of popping the cork prior to imbibing. Then there are those who think such ‘romance’ and ‘tradition’ are ridiculous if these totems potentially mean stinking, spoiled wine. Both camps have…
If you happen to dwell in the land of hard copy, check out the current issue of Salt Lake Magazine. Whilst neglecting Basic Juice in cyberspace, I have been nurturing it in the world of print. Alas, I am still…
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The judges have narrowed the field down to three finalists. To the Juice Crew members: Please vote for your favorite label by sending a message to me by 5 December. I will tally up the votes and announce the winning…
For those who have been around the wine blog-o-sphere for a few years, the Caveman’s blog was a gem. Bill Z. offered world class wine knowledge with a down-to-earth attitude. Like many blogs (this one included) the Caveman posted less…
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I’ve often wondered why New Zealand was anointed/anointed itself as the land of Sauvignon Blanc. To be sure, NZ SB has been quite successful as an import to the US wine market (and certainly names like ‘Monkey Bay’ don’t hurt…
Are you the Mac-daddy/-mommie when it comes to creativity? Have you ever looked at all the blasé wine labels out there and thought, “I could do so much better.”? Well, here’s a chance to explore your creative side and score…
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