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Wine FairsMonday, May 17, 2010 @ 4:41AMWine Fairs are great learning experiences but to get the best out of them consider the three 'P's, says Peter F May.

Good Wines from Poor SoilMonday, May 3, 2010 @ 8:16AMVines planted in poor growing conditions produce good wines. Peter F May explains why.

Wine in ThailandMonday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:39AMThe industry is less than twenty years old and conditions are not ideal but enthusiasts are growing and making other wines in Thailand which you may see them on the list of your local Thai restaurant.

News & Notes: TasteWednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 1:03AMThe music is hot, the dancing is hotter, and the food is authentic Spanish cuisine at Juerga Flamenca, hosted by Real Paella from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at The Space at Feather Oaks, 6500 Miccosukee Road. Flamenco guitarist Silviu Ciulei and Nashville ensemble Tequila Flamenco supply the sizzling music, a flamenco troupe from FSU's dance department provides thrilling percussive dance ...

Old Wine - How much is that bottle worth?Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 7:01AMHow much is an bottle of old wine worth? Peter F May explains what factors affect an old bottle's worth.

Valuing Old WineMonday, March 22, 2010 @ 12:53AMHow do you find the value of an old wine? Peter F May gives some tips.

Blood in Wine?Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 1:40AMA recurring story going the rounds holds that blood products are found in wine, worrying for mad-cow disease reasons and distasteful for vegetarians. Peter F May looks at the facts.

The Herts AdvertiserTuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 9:02AMA ST Albans wine expert has taken it upon himself to write the world's first book about South Africa's most famous wine. Author Peter May travelled extensively to South Africa since 1996 to gather research on Pinotage, the dark red wine that is the basis of his book.

Restaurant - Sending Back WIneMonday, November 23, 2009 @ 3:06AMSo you've tasted the wine and there's something funny. Do you send it back? Peter F May discusses this tricky issue.