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Carmel Valley winemakers look to form an organization to support its wine community.
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Carmel Valley winemakers look to form an organization to support its wine community.

  • Dave Faries
  • Sep 18, 2025

Under pleasant skies on Saturday, Sept. 13 a group of some 125 people dined around long tables at the Rancho Carmelo vineyards, sipping local …

Turning a wine walk into a flight can be rewarding -- and get you through more tasting rooms.
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Turning a wine walk into a flight can be rewarding -- and get you through more tasting rooms.

  • Dave Faries
  • Sep 28, 2023

Most wine tasting rooms offer flights, designed as a progression starting with the most light and pleasant wines, burrowing toward the boldest…

Burning Question: How do wine tasting rooms select their background music?
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Burning Question: How do wine tasting rooms select their background music?

  • Dave Faries
  • Feb 23, 2023

If you happen upon the Comanche Cellars tasting room in Monterey late one evening—and by late, we mean a respectable 8pm—don’t be surprised to…

Burning Question: Is there a wine that pairs with Louisiana hot links?
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Burning Question: Is there a wine that pairs with Louisiana hot links?

  • Dave Faries
  • Oct 12, 2022

It’s unlikely that anyone ordering a hot link from a New Orleans street vendor ever followed up with “may I see your wine list?”

Pairing Off: A cool wine for Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
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Pairing Off: A cool wine for Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

  • Dave Faries
  • Jul 22, 2022

Somewhere a diabolical chef is huddled over a grill, tossing Flamin’ Hot seasoning over strips of Wagyu beef. Another is preparing Flamin' Hot…

Pairing Off: Holding out for a gyro.
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Pairing Off: Holding out for a gyro.

  • Dave Faries
  • Jun 28, 2022

Say it was in the realm of possibility that Greek history played out in Texas rather than the Hellespont.

Pairing Off: Pho is popular, wine is popular—what happens when the two meet?
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Pairing Off: Pho is popular, wine is popular—what happens when the two meet?

  • Dave Faries
  • May 10, 2022

Should we credit “the best and the brightest”—hawks like the Dulles brothers—for introducing pho to the American palate?

Pairing Off: Falafel may be better with a touch of Gris.
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Pairing Off: Falafel may be better with a touch of Gris.

  • Dave Faries
  • Apr 13, 2022

It’s not as easy as “you say Gris, I say Grigio.”

Pairing Off: Don't snicker at wine and snickerdoodles.
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Pairing Off: Don't snicker at wine and snickerdoodles.

  • Dave Faries
  • Apr 5, 2022

One might think Nate Gomez is perfectly situated to help with this week’s pairing. After all, he manages the Puma Road Winery tasting room in …

Pairing Off: Will spring rolls throw wine pairing experts a curveball?
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Pairing Off: Will spring rolls throw wine pairing experts a curveball?

  • Dave Faries
  • Mar 29, 2022

The legendary Satchel Paige had dozens of pitches in his arsenal, each with a unique name. The Long Tom couldn’t be seen by the naked eye. Lit…

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