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Bottle Talk With Rick & Paul

 

Wine shouldn't be scary. And it shouldn't feel like you're being tested by a snoot in a beret. Wine is fun, and delicious. All you need to know is how to get it open. We'll help with whatever comes next, including making fun of snoots in berets.

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Kushman By The Bottle

February 12, 2020

State-of-the-industry reports suggest an uncertain outlook for wine. The 100% tariff on French wine is on hold, but concern remains. Add to that, 25% tariffs on some EU wines and French wine imports are down by 44% since October.

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Kushman By The Bottle: Update On Sonoma County Wine Country

December 2, 2019

In this installment of Kushman by the Bottle, Rick Kushman provides an update on the vintage and impact of recent fires. With some devastation at wineries, what will visitors find for the holiday season, which is key for Sonoma County’s economy?

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Rosé On The Rise And Summer Wine Tips

June 12, 2019

Wine expert Rick Kushman uncorks a carafe of tips for how to enjoy wine with your summer BBQ plans, and a quick history of rosé and why it’s still sparkling among wine drinkers

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Kushman By The Bottle: A Napa Comedy, Recent Rain And A Wine Competition Preview

May 21, 2019

Wine expert Rick Kushman talks about a new Netflix comedy set in California wine country. He’ll also discuss the judging process for the state fair commercial wine competition, and how late rain could affect the region’s wine grapes.

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Valentine’s Day Wine Tips And Trends

February 13, 2019

Wine expert Rick Kushman shares some Valentine’s Day tips that will help Cupid’s arrow find the target in this month’s Kushman by the Bottle.

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