Let’s start off by agreeing that serving wine is not complicated. Most guests will just be happy to enjoy the…
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Making Wine Last- Aging, Temperature, and Storage
One question that often comes from new wine connoisseurs is whether they should be aging their wine collection. The answer…
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Zinfandel – Beyond the Curse of White Zin
Zinfandel is a dry red wine made from black-skinned grapes. Today, it is primarily produced in California, where some of…
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Syrah – A Hermit’s Gift to the World
The wines that made Syrah famous were from Hermitage, in the Rhone Valley region of France. According to legend, the…
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Pinot Noir – Taste, History, and Origins
Pinot Noir, made famous in the US by the cult movie Sideways, produces some of the finest wines in the…
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Merlot – Cabernet’s Underrated Cousin
The name “Merlot” means little blackbird. And it is often thought of as the little brother of cabernet sauvignon, as…
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