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2002 | Best Wine Store

Owner Scott Spencer renamed his store, formerly Wines of America, because the name no longer reflected his product offerings. This little gem of a wine shop carries selections from all over the world and reflects what you can do with your shelves when you have limited space but excellent taste. Chat with the knowledgeable staff. Ask questions. Is the Aussie shiraz still as sweet as it once was What are some of the better vineyards of the Rhône region Who makes a high-quality yet... More »

B[ring] Y[our] O[wn] B[arbera]

By Jeremy Parzen | Wed, May 23, 2012
Red, White and Orange: More and More Orange Wines in Houston

By Jeremy Parzen | Mon, May 21, 2012

"Old man piss." I hate to say it, but it's the best descriptor to use to describe the color of many of the "orange" wines that are finding their way to our market these days. As you can see from th... More »
Houston Slips to No. 4 on Travel + Leisure's List of Top Burger Cities

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, May 9, 2012

After reigning as Travel + Leisure's No. 1 burger city in America for 2011, Houston has now slipped to No. 4 in the magazine's 2012 list. This year's top city? Providence, "with its reputation for cre... More »
How Do You Say "I Love You" in German?

By Jeremy Parzen | Mon, May 7, 2012

A Swiss-German friend of mine once told me that "there is really no way to say I love you in Swiss-German." She was referring to the fact that the German-speaking Swiss have only a roundabout way to ... More »
The Holy Mole Grail of Wine Pairing

By Jeremy Parzen | Fri, May 4, 2012

Our blogging colleague Dr. Vino loves to post about what he calls "impossible" food and wine pairings. Recently, he asked his readers what they would pair with "virgin boy eggs" from China, eggs that ... More »
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2002 | Best Wine Store