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behind the cork
2017 Hess Select North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon ($19) Hess Select wines are from family-owned Hess estate vineyards in Napa Valley and from grower partners who share Hess’ sustainable farming philosophy in Lake, Napa and Mendocino Counties. This 20...
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ever wonder
The first time that I saw someone holding their wine glass by the base I assumed they were a real wine snob. Now, maybe they were a wine snob, but there actually is a good reason for holding a wine glass by the base. Wine etiquette usually dictates...
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2019 Hess Select Rosé ($12) Spring is just a little more than a week away and it’s time to start thinking about Rosé. Warmer days make rosé the perfect pairing with it’s bright fruit and thirst quenching acidity. This Hess Select Rosé is a great ma...
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behind the cork
2019 Hess Select Pinot Gris ($12) The Hess Select line of wines are perfect for Behind the Cork™ because they are affordable and attainable. And, they taste great! This Hess Select Pinot Gris (Pee-noh-GREE) is from California vineyard sites that as...
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behind the cork
Behind the Cork™ - Terre di San Venanzio Here are a couple more wonderful Proseccos from Terre di San Venanzio in Italy. The Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry (shown on the right) hails from 100% Glera from the best D.O.C.G. hills of Vald...
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ever wonder
If you’ve every shopped for French wine, you’ll find their wine labels can be quite different than those in the U.S. And, somewhat confusing. With French wines, and others, the term Cru can show up on the label. So, let take a look at what that term...
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behind the cork
Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato Brut Prosecco Superiore (~$20) Prosecco is a semi-fragrant sparkling wine variety produced in Italy and made from the Glera grape. Glera has very delicate fruity and floral fragrances. Terre di San Venanzio takes g...
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general
Last time we started exploring the word “Cru” as it relates to wine. The simple translation of Cru is growth. This is really referring to a special or unique wine growing area. While this area can be a single growing site, it can also be a larger reg...
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