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Last time I mentioned buying a rosé that turned out to be more than three years old, that may not have been properly stored, had turned a brown-orange color and had nutty flavors that a fresh, fruity rosé should not have. And, several years ago I di...
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Have you ever opened a bottle of wine, poured a glass, taken a sip, and then asked yourself “Has this wine gone bad?” Sometimes a defective wine is hard to establish, but other times there is no question that the bottle has gone bad. Last week I we...
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There seems to be a lot of information and some misinformation out there about the production of rosé wine. I’m not sure why this topic is so complicated or confusing. Rosé is quite simple and such a simple pleasure. So, let’s take a look at how rosé...
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Yes, it’s still winter. And rich, savory red wines are great with a hardy, warm meal. But with Valentine’s Day near and spring being just around the corner, I thought I might touch on rosé wines. Rosé wines have gotten a bad rap, and some of it is d...
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There are a lot of wines available on store shelves. A grocery store, liquor store, or big-box wine seller will have plenty of wine offerings. But most of the wines are large production wines from big wineries. And, as previously discussed, the terms...
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I constantly get asked “What’s a good bottle of wine to buy?” And my response is always the same “What kind of wine do you like?” It’s a tough question because the wines that I like may not be to your liking. So I’ve struggled with the question and ...
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