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Best of the Vintage
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Why Jazz and Wine? Why Not?

Jazz and wine are two art forms that are intrinsically related. The musician who instinctively knows what notes to play, how long to hold those notes, how his playing blends with the playing of his companions, to be pleasing to the ear, is not that far removed from the winemakers knowledge of the ripeness of his grapes, what kind of barrels to use, and how to blend wines to be pleasing to the palate.

There is also an elitism that occasionally accompanies both jazz and wine appreciation, and we hope to help further the cause of demystifying both. Jazz and wine are two of life's most pleasant gifts to mankind, and enjoying them should be no more difficult than turning a corkscrew, or the knobs on your stereo.

In future newsletter columns, we will spotlight delicious wines you may have otherwise missed, in brief yet informative reviews. For on the jazz-wine connection, and to find wines that go hand in hand with your favorite music, check out our Jazz Uncorked.

Learn About the AAJ Wine Club

If you're already drinking at least two bottles of wine each month, please consider joining the AAJ Wine Club. Our experts choose only the best of the best bottles, taking the guesswork out of purchasing wine. In addition to your two monthly bottles, we'll also send you a newsetter educating you on the wines you're about to experience as well other assorted tips from wine & food pairings to vacation accomodations in Sonoma & Napa, California. Continue...


David Ginochio

Jazz Uncorked
By David Ginochio

Wine connoisseur and jazz lover David Ginochio pairs great wine with great jazz!

Mutt Lynch's "Portrait Of A Mutt"
Deerfield Pinot Noir
Sebastopol Syrah
Sunce Cabernet
Simonsig Estate Wines
Deerfield Ranch Wines
Sobon Estate Barbera
Peterson Zero Manipulation
Roche Merlot & Pinot Noir
Yorkville Cellars
Wooden Valley Wines
Milone Zinfandel
Argonaut Syrah
Claudia Springs Zin
Pellegrini's Cab
Westover Cab
Storrs Grenache
Tocai Friulano
Lodi "Fancy Quest"
1998 Il Chiaretto

Guest Columns
Jacky Terrasson
Prunotto
R.H. Phillips' Malbec


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