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The Chardonnay Oak Battles Are Over
Chardonnay can be a divisive grape, and I blame the 80s and the 90s for that. The 80s was a wine era where big, oaky Chardonnay was all the
Oct 3, 20222 min read


What Wine Pairs with Okra
Pairing wine with food textures. Pairing wine with okra is an excellent example of taking the basic principles of food and wine pairing and
Jul 6, 20223 min read


What Dry and Off-Dry Means in Wine Plus the Other Sugar Descriptors
The table below outlines how much residual sugar you can expect in your wine, should it be labelled as Dry, Off-dry, and so on.
Dec 28, 20211 min read


All Champagne is Sparkling, but not all Sparkling is Champagne
Here is a quick guide to sparkling wine to help you make your bubbles choices for the holidays.
Dec 6, 20213 min read


What Looking At A Wine Can Tell Us
Looking at a wine tells you quite a bit about what is in your glass; its condition, taste, sugar content, alcohol, and even age.
Nov 2, 20214 min read


Summer Reds You Need to Know: Gamay
The next series of blog posts will focus on light reds suitable for a summer house red, and we're going to kick this series off with Gamay.
Aug 18, 20213 min read


How Rosé is Made
With it being National Rosé Day, I thought it fitting to expand our rosé coverage and speak about how rosé wine is made.
Jun 12, 20211 min read


The Business of Rosé Wine
More and more producers are making complex rosé wines that can now arguably age and be paired with food items throughout the year.
May 14, 20212 min read


The Single Vineyard Impact
Single Vineyard expressions of wine are a treat and not something that all winemakers can afford to do consistently or period. Wineries will
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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