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Chateau Miraval Under New Celebrity Ownership, Oh Jeez

When my husband informed me on Thursday that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie purchased Chateau Miraval, my first response was: "of course they did." I also assume they adopted a village of orphans and found a cure for some rare disease.  #BitterMuch? I first stumbled upon Chateau Miraval and their Pink Floyd Rosé during my… Continue reading Chateau Miraval Under New Celebrity Ownership, Oh Jeez

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Wine Tasting Experts vs the Average Wine Consumer – Is there Hope for the Rest of Us?

There has been quite a bit of discussion surrounding (and bashing) wine experts. There is a feeling of hostility towards the experts, and I am sure there is a suspicion that these experts are being bought off by wineries, especially the more expensive ones. I am neutral when it comes to this issue.  Maybe it… Continue reading Wine Tasting Experts vs the Average Wine Consumer – Is there Hope for the Rest of Us?