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    Resident wine expert Sandra Silfven on all things vino

    Apr 16, 2013, 11:04 am
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    Reporter's notebook: Highlights of the Michigan Wine Showcase

    New wines, new faces greeted visitors at the annual Michigan wine tasting in Detroit. Here’s what caught my eye and palate.

    Apr 12, 2013, 10:05 am
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: Bridlewood Blend 175; Kirkland Chardonnay; Vinology tasting

    California’s Bridlewood Estate delivers red wines with muscle and beauty — at an affordable price.

    Apr 11, 2013, 10:04 am
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay; Michigan Wine Showcase

    I love good Chardonnay and this one has the right price, style and complexity to please picky enthusiasts.

    Apr 9, 2013, 10:59 am
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    Wine of the Day: Chilean Sauvignon Blanc; Silver Palm Cab; Kendall-Jackson Summation

    It’s nice to find a surprisingly good sipper on the cheap wine shelf. This 35 Degrees South dry white is on sale at Meijer for six bucks.

    Apr 8, 2013, 10:48 am
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: Argento Bonarda; plus Carmen Gold Reserve Cab; Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir

    The country that even Pope Francis calls the “end of the world” is taking the U.S. wine market by storm. Look to Argentina for value.

    Apr 5, 2013, 9:34 am
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: Moet and Chandon Grand Vintage 2004; Edmeades Zin a classic

    The release of a vintage Champagne by Moet and Chandon is not just another new wine, it’s an event.

    Apr 4, 2013, 12:00 pm
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: Trivento Malbec; Michigan Wine Showcase

    Dry red Malbec wines from Argentina are hot sellers in the U.S. Trivento’s Reserve Malbec is one of the reasons why.

    Apr 3, 2013, 12:00 pm
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: St. Julian Reserve Pinot Grigio; Benziger Cab; MSU tourism study

    It’s Michigan Wine Month. Read what MSU researchers discovered about people who visit Michigan wineries.

    Apr 2, 2013, 12:00 pm
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: La Crema Chardonnay

    La Crema’s cool climate Monterey Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are classics at restaurants, and they are widely available at Metro Detroit stores if you are dining in.

    Apr 1, 2013, 12:00 pm
    By Sandra Silfven
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    Wine of the Day: Esperto Pinot Grigio; Kendall-Jackson Chards; Reader's pick

    Put Livio Felluga on your list of must-find wine estates in Italy and it’s time to celebrate Michigan Wine Month.

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    About Sandra Silfven

    Sandra Silfven

    Sandra Silfven has written about wine for more than 25 years. She's a longtime copy editor at The Detroit News, as well as a former restaurant critic. Her advice to newbies: "If I can figure out this stuff, so can you!"

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