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Category Archives: Mark’s Wine Ratings

“That moment when…” Review: Cadaretta Syrah 2014

July 5, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel 1 Comment

“Hello, this is Dr. (So-and-so)’s office, calling because, unfortunately, he forgot he has a very important 72-hole golf outing on the day you scheduled your (involuntary rectal) exam four months […]

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“Positive Psychology, Positive Oenology.” Review: Abeja Cab Sauv 2014

June 24, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel Leave a comment

I was recently hired as an adjunct professor at a small liberal arts university to teach courses in the Master’s of Education program. This is an opportunity that I could […]

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Review: Rwandan Akarusho White 2011

June 20, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel Leave a comment

I used to spend a lot of time in the nation of Rwanda, a wonderful little country in the center of Africa, full of amazing people, unforgettable vistas, diverse wildlife, […]

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“Finishing Strong.” Review: Cadaretta Cab. Sauv. 2013

June 8, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel Leave a comment

This summer has my schedule a bit wonky, to say the least. I have clung desperately to my morning workout routine; by 5:30 each day I’m lifting weights, by 6:30 […]

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“Change and Adapt.” Review: Leonard Kreusch Riesling Sekt N.V.

June 4, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel 1 Comment

I love KC. We have vacationed here a lot since getting married, and have thrice run the Hospital Hill half marathon together. Each year, we have also run the UMKC […]

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“A Thing of Beauty.” Review: Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs 2013

May 31, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel 1 Comment

Rarely if ever do I mention people outside of my immediate family by name in this blog, primarily for the sake of the privacy of my friends, and I’m not about to […]

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“Big day.” Review: Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir 2014

May 28, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel Leave a comment

It wasn’t even 8am this morning, and I was out walking the dog with my mother and a cup of coffee in my hand. “Gonna rain,” one of my neighbors […]

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“Grilling weather.” Review: Shooting Star Cab Sauv 2014

May 25, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel Leave a comment

The sun kept peeking in the windows where I work today, reminding me that it’s beautiful outside and that I needed to be out soaking in the glory of mother […]

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“Pièce de Résistance” Review: 2001 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay

May 23, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel 1 Comment

Last night, I helped to host a blind tasting and teach a class on the Judgment of Paris at my favorite little wine bar in Omaha. The event was truly […]

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“This wine reminds me of you.” Review: Schug Cab Sauv 2012

May 20, 2017by Mark & Sonja Gudgel Leave a comment

Sonja arrived home Thursday with the burgers and tomatoes I had asked for. I had also mentioned grabbing some steaks. When I saw she had purchased three pounds of filet […]

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