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Wine from Long Island

Celebrated wine aficionado, Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the Peripatetic Oenophile — the traveling wine expert — answers questions that Cheese Connoisseur readers have asked.

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Austrian Vineyard

Austrian Wines — A New Frontier

Celebrated wine aficionado, Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the 
Peripatetic Oenophile — the traveling wine expert — answers questions that Cheese Connoisseur readers have asked. Cheese Connoisseur: What sparked your interest in Austrian wine?

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Port Winde

Any Port In A Storm

Celebrated wine aficionado, Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the Peripatetic Oenophile — the traveling wine expert — answers questions that Cheese Connoisseur 
readers have asked.

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Vineyard, Bordeaux France

Building A Case For Bordeaux

Celebrated wine aficionado, Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the Peripatetic Oenophile — the traveling wine expert — answers questions that Cheese Connoisseur readers have asked. Portions of this article are excerpted from “Discovering The World of Wine”, an online course offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University that

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Sake-and-Japanese-cucumbers

An Asian Delight

Celebrated wine aficionado, Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the Peripatetic Oenophile — the traveling wine expert — answers questions that Cheese Connoisseur readers have asked. Cheese Connoisseur: What is sake? Ron Kapon: Sake or saki (pronounced sah-keh) is a naturally-fermented alcoholic beverage made from a combination

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Cognac Glass

Cognac–A French Original

CHEESE CONNOISSEUR:  Is Cognac considered a type of brandy? And what are the different types and production techniques? RON KAPON: Cognac is both a spirit and a place. It is produced only in the Cognac region, which sits on the banks of the Charente River about 200 miles southwest of

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New York Finger Lakes Wine Tasting

Finger Lakes Wine

Cheese Connoisseur: You have written about wines and spirits from around the world. I live in upstate New York and am proud of our wines. What can you tell me about production in New York so that I can claim bragging rights and spread the word? Ron Kapon: There are

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Wine Corks

To Cap or Cork?

Celebrated Wine expert Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the Peripatetic Oenophile —the traveling wine expert — answers your questions. CHEESE CONNOISSEUR reader There seems to be so much controversy about wine corks these days. Some people tell me great winemakers only use real corks and other

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ice wine grapes

Ice Wine

CHEESE CONNOISSUER Reader: I’ve been reading a lot about ice wines, and I’m curious about what they are and when is a good time to order one. The other night I was eating in a very nice restaurant, and noticed the wine list included an ice wine. At $150 a

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Bourbon and glass

Understanding Bourbon

Celebrated wine aficionado, Ron Kapon, who is known in wine circles as the Peripatetic Oenophile, the traveling wine expert, answers questions that Cheese Connoisseur readers have asked. CC Reader: I love Bourbon, but where did Bourbon get its name?

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