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A Sommelier’s Tips for the Perfect Wine Tasting Experience
Wine tasting is one of the most fun activities I can think of. It’s about hanging out with friends, usually in a beautiful vineyard or...

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May 21, 20246 min read
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Tips and Tricks to Picking the Right Wine
For the casual wine consumer, it can be daunting to pick a good wine at a restaurant, wine shop, or grocery store. There are literally...

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Mar 29, 20249 min read
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A Beginner’s Guide to White Wines
There are over 600 white wine grape varieties across the globe. Most of these grapes are only known to the local communities who grow and...

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Mar 19, 20249 min read
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The Softer Side of Red Wines: Light and Medium Bodied Reds
Not every occasion calls for a big red wine, nor do lighter options start and stop with white wines. There are plenty of light to medium...

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Mar 19, 20247 min read
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A Sommelier’s Guide to Sparkling Wines
The New Year is approaching and with it the age old tradition of ringing it in with a glass or more of sparkling wine with friends. But...

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Dec 22, 20237 min read
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Holiday Wine Pairings: Tips and Recommendations
Thanksgiving is coming up and planning for the big meal can be daunting. Add wine pairings and it can be downright stressful. No need to...

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Nov 16, 20238 min read
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Big Red Wines: What Makes a Red Wine BIG?
What makes wine BIG? There are lots of definitions, but hint: it has nothing to do with the size of the glass. Our favorite description...

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Oct 14, 20239 min read
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What Makes a Fruity Wine?
Almost all wine comes from fruit, specifically grapes, but not all wines are necessarily fruity. In this post we’ll delve into what (and...

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Aug 30, 20235 min read
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Zinfandel: THE American Wine
The Perfect American Summer Wine Looking for the right wine to celebrate America’s Independence Day this year? Nothing goes better with...

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Jul 8, 20233 min read
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