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New Riesling Tasting Profile to Appear on Bottle Labels The
New Riesling Tasting Profile to Appear on Bottle Labels The International Riesling Foundation has designed a new way for consumers to figure out what kind of Riesling they can expect before they both buy and pour the bottle. …
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Wine Regions of France There are seven primary wine-producing regions
Wine Regions of France There are seven primary wine-producing regions in France. Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Provence and the Rhone Valley comprise the dominant French wine regions. These regions, are known for particular grape…
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Wines and Medals – What’s the Significance We’ve all seen
Wines and Medals – What’s the Significance We’ve all seen the bottles of wine with a gold, silver or bronze medal sticker attached to the label. But what does that really signify? Does it mean…
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How Wine is Made From the vineyards to the fermentation
How Wine is Made From the vineyards to the fermentation tanks and the oak aging barrels to the final filtration process, making good wine involves many key steps along the way. Learn the…
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Wine of the Week: Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (CA)
Wine of the Week: Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (CA) $32 This is a fascinating full-bodied red wine. It’s filled to the brim with juicy blackberry fruit, cherry and sweet spice. The Rutherford Hill Cab’s flavor profile is structurally…
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Wine of the Week: Smoking Loon Syrah 2005 (CA) $9
Wine of the Week: Smoking Loon Syrah 2005 (CA) $9 The 2005 Smoking Loon Syrah is a dynamite deal for just $9 a pop. The ripe blackberry and dark cherry explode on the palate and mingle elegantly with herby…
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Wines and Medals – What’s the Significance We’ve all seen
Wines and Medals – What’s the Significance We’ve all seen the bottles of wine with a gold, silver or bronze medal sticker attached to the label. But what does that really signify? Does it mean…
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How Wine is Made From the vineyards to the fermentation
How Wine is Made From the vineyards to the fermentation tanks and the oak aging barrels to the final filtration process, making good wine involves many key steps along the way. Learn the…
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Wine of the Week: Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (CA)
Wine of the Week: Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (CA) $32 This is a fascinating full-bodied red wine. It’s filled to the brim with juicy blackberry fruit, cherry and sweet spice. The Rutherford Hill Cab’s flavor profile is structurally…
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Wine of the Week: Mirassou Riesling 2006 (CA)$10 The 2006
Wine of the Week: Mirassou Riesling 2006 (CA)$10 The 2006 Mirrassou Riesling offers elegance, value and a touch of Gewurztraminer, making for a well-received white wine that has the versatility to accompany a variety of seafood options as…
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