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3 Reasons Not to Worry About Sulfites in Wine

SULFITES (ack!) – that deadly monster-chemical lurking in our wine, causing trouble and spurring headaches! Right?! Well, not necessarily. The mandatory mention on the label does make sulfites out to be…

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What Exactly is a Rosé Wine

If you were under the impression pink wines are syrupy-sweet blends of red and white wine, you aren’t alone – thanks to the reputation of White Zinfandel. As it turns out,…

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Roses are Red, and Wine is Too

With the big day fast approaching, you may be wondering, “What kind of bouquet do I get for my dear Valentine?” This is a perfect opportunity to pop open an…

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What’s the Deal with Wine Blends?

One of our followers wrote in: “What’s the deal with the cheap wine blends in the grocery store? Are they kind of like sandwiches made with Thanksgiving leftovers?” Yep – that’s…

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7 Tips for Winning with Wine This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is special. How nice to have a major holiday that, instead of revolving around gift giving, revolves around sharing and caring. Surely, you never feel overwhelmed by the pressures…

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Open Sesame: What Openers Do the Pros Use?

In my wine 101 workshops, I say the first step in tasting wine is “see.” And with a harmonic chorus of ohhs and ahhs, we all look at the wine in our…

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Creepy-Good Halloween Candy Pairings

It’s that time of year. And once again you’re faced with that grisly question: Which Halloween candy can you sneak with your glass of wine. No tricks here. These are…

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Gasp! Stemless Glassware?!

Stemless glassware is all the rage these days – up there with pumpkin-spice lattes, man buns, yoga pants, and kale chips. Meanwhile, the wine enthusiasts of the world have warned us…

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A Pinot By Any Other Name…

I sucked back the tears, trying my very hardest not to let the stinging disappointment steal my smile. She placed a frosty glass of white wine in front of me…

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Where Do The Aromas Come From?

So, do they put vanilla in this? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked this question, by friends and winery visitors alike. And while wine professionals sure do…

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Introduction to the Art of Aeration

  Swirling. Is that really a thing? Here’s what we have to say about wine aeration. See other posts related to: First Name* Last Name Email* Be sure to double-check…

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To Chill or Not to Chill

Watch for our tips about the ideal temperature to serve wine. See other posts related to: First Name* Last Name Email* Be sure to double-check your spelling! This iframe contains the logic…

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