Len Napolitano

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Len Napolitano of the Central Coast is a wine enthusiast who believes the more you understand wine, the more you will enjoy it. He has studied under wine experts in Bordeaux and Burgundy, France, and holds certificates from the Chicago Wine School. Send your questions about wine to wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of the Ventura County Star, P.O. Box 6006, Camarillo, CA 93011. Wine-ology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

Recent stories:

• Proper temperature adds to enjoyment
  June 4, 2008
• Wineology: A few rules for pairing wine with food
  May 7, 2008
• Wineology: Oak barrels impart character to wines
  April 23, 2008
• Wineology: Buy recent vintages and don't keep them too long
  March 5, 2008
• Wine-ology: Decanting a good idea when serving red wine
  January 23, 2008
• Wineology: The right opening for sparkling wines
  December 26, 2007
• Wineology: More alcohol in California wines
  December 12, 2007
• With big Thanksgiving food, pour big red wine
  November 14, 2007
• Wineology: Rhone wines are distinctly different
  October 3, 2007
• Wineology: Hang time is all about grapes' magic moment
  September 19, 2007
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