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Below are the last 5 columns written by Roberto Viernes

Capturing The Personality Of Wines

Wednesday - January 25, 2012
By Roberto Viernes

You should know by now that the first thing I recommend for people who want to appreciate their wines better is to smell and taste everything all the fruits in every market, take note of the smells when you are at the garden or flower store

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Wines, Like People, Can Disappoint

Wednesday - January 18, 2012
By Roberto Viernes

You know the feeling: You are expecting to have something great happen, but instead it turns out to be mediocre. The dish looks so good with a beautiful presentation, but it’s not seasoned. You order the chocolate decadence cake, but it’s made of milk chocolate instead of dark. Your blind date is supposed to be good-looking and fun, but turns out to be a dud.

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Building Bridges For People’s Palates

Wednesday - January 11, 2012
By Roberto Viernes

Bridges are built to transport people or things from one place to another because of inaccessibility or for convenience. There are certain wines that build bridges for people’s palates as well. They can be from one varietal to another, or even from one world to another.

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Looking Ahead To Wine Trends In 2012

Wednesday - January 04, 2012
By Roberto Viernes

1) I think the ultimate fate of the Euro, which could be disappearing, will have a huge impact on wine imports from Europe.

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What’s New Year’s Without Champagne?

Wednesday - December 28, 2011
By Roberto Viernes

I must say that I really looked forward to the neighborhood fireworks shows every New Year’s Eve. Alas, there will be no more of that, at least in Honolulu.

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