Category Archives: Holidays | Celebrations

Wines for the 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

As I get prepped for the 4th of July weekend my mind shifts to what to bring to the Independence Day pool party we are attending.  As the “Savvy Sommelier” the expectation is that I will bring something interesting, appropriate … Continue reading →

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Champagne for My Real Friends

Posted on December 7, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

“Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends.” Tom Waits As I prepare my material for “All About Bubbles: Champagne & More” wine class I will teach on Monday December 13th at Savvy Cellar, I started … Continue reading →

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Can’t Live on Wine Alone | Time for Kickass Holiday BEER!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

This Sommelier joneses for beer as much as any suds-driven, football-watching dude.  But American macro brews ain’t my cup of tea.  So I searched high and low for some unique brews from the world over that would keep my wandering … Continue reading →

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Wines for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

It’s time for the obligatory blog post about wine to pair with your Thanksgiving feast.Let’s take a peak at the wines that I’m considering bringing home from the Savvy Cellar for our Thanksgiving celebration. We are doing a potluck with friends … Continue reading →

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