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  An open letter to Minnesota wine retailers

  January 23, 2012 By Jason Kallsen
  Hello my retailer friends. You are the ones that find great wines for me, and the ones that enthusiastically greet me when I walk in the Read More »
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  A stunning Pinot Noir comparison

  October 27, 2011 By Jason Kallsen
  Last evening I conducted a Pinot Noir Masterclass at North Loop Wine and Spirits. A dozen people plus myself enjoyed a great evening of education and Read More »
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  What’s happening today: Ridge Geyserville crushing

  September 29, 2011 By Jason Kallsen
  One thing I love the most about the web is seeing what is happening NOW.  So today, I present the Ridge harvest at Geyserville as it Read More »
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  The changing face of Aussie wine

  September 26, 2011 By Jason Kallsen
  The wines of Australia and New Zealand have never been better, but ironically they have never so ignored. Australia is suffering an identity crisis, a victim Read More »
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  Judging wines at the Minnesota State Fair

  August 30, 2011 By Jason Kallsen
  The day begins early, which is almost always a glorious summer morning with birds singing and an absence of mosquitoes.  The yellow jackets have not yet Read More »