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Six Dollar Hungarian Gruner Veltliner from Trader Joe’s and White Pepper

Gruner Veltliner from Austria has long been a grape that produces some of my favorite, everyday white wines. But a Hungarian Gruner Veltliner? That was new to me. Every now and then I have to tip my hat to Trader Joe’s for bringing me something unique and under ten dollars. The 2010 Floriana Gruner Veltliner [...]

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Gruner Veltliner, Beaujolais, PBR, and Japandroids

Sometimes an evening takes you different places, both literally and emotionally. From contemplative and convivial to sweaty and swagger-y all in the short span of a few hours. And with beverages to match. Last night began with a group of friends and fellow enjoyers-of-wine highlighted by a duo of magnums from the 2010 vintage. Nothing [...]

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