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Absence Explained

Sorry for the long overdue silence, but Well Said Wines has moved to Las Vegas, NV for a new job. At this point in time consultation projects will be put on hold until further notice and blog postings will restart … Continue reading

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Morgan vs. Morgan

With the vast number of wine producing regions throughout the world, each with its own mix of climate and soil, it easy to understand how a very versatile grape like chardonnay has spread to so many of them. Chardonnay has … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day

While you’re showing love to your special someone, please show love to your sommelier and servers.  Happy Valentine’s Day! With Affection, Well Said Wines

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Vin Brulé a.k.a. Mulled Wine

Well it’s the dead of winter and unless you live in Southern California, Arizona or Florida, it’s very likely cold wherever you are. As the night settles in and the temperature drops even further, here’s a small, and relatively easy, … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Toast

Well hopefully you survived Christmas and have recovered enough from the parties to start looking forward to New Year’s Eve. The long-standing tradition is to have a glass of champagne in hand to help bring in the new year and … Continue reading

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

Christmas is right around the corner and if you’re anything like me, then you’ve still got some last minute gift shopping to do. Here are a few ideas for your wine-loving friends and family that are relatively easy to find, … Continue reading

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How to Taste Wine: Part II

Continued from Part I below… Next, let’s talk about the nose, or bouquet of a wine. From the moment you stick your nose into a glass, you are receiving massive amounts of information about the wine. Don’t be afraid to … Continue reading

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How to Taste Wine: Part I

Since this is a wine blog we’re obviously going to talk about wine, and in order to do that, we need to discuss how to approach and taste wine. As I’m going to be sharing plenty of wines, let me … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Wine

Wine has greatly evolved since its inception in the ancient world.  Originally, fermenting grapes was a sensible way to preserve the fruit in a time without refrigeration.  However, our ancestors quickly learned about the added effects of alcohol and how … Continue reading

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Welcome to Well Said Wines

Thank you for coming to Well Said Wines.  I hope you enjoy what you read here and please feel free to leave comments and ask questions.

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