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Author Archives: Jack Wharton

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Celebrity Wine – The Good, the Bad, and the Pricey

by Jack Wharton June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.
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The Dark Art of Pairing Food and Wine

by Jack Wharton February 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.
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Beyond the Star – Musings from Work

by Jack Wharton February 14, 2025February 14, 2025
Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.
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Sparkling for All Occasions – Prosecco, Pét-Nats, and Beyond

by Jack Wharton January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.
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The Journey So Far – November 2024

by Jack Wharton November 28, 2024November 28, 2024
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Wine Before Winter Comes – A Guide to Autumn Drinking

by Jack Wharton November 22, 2024November 22, 2024
Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.
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Breaking Up with Zesty White

by Jack Wharton November 2, 2024November 2, 2024
Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.
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Red Wine and the Fridge – An Unlikely Romance

by Jack Wharton October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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