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ever wonder
When I first became interested in wines, I remember asking if other fruits were used in the production of wines. After all, so many wines smell and taste like a lot of fruits other than grapes. So, if grapes are the only fruits used in wine making, h...
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behind the cork
2019 CVNE Rioja Monopole Monopole is the oldest white wine brand in Spain and CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) has been producing it since 1915. Monopole is produced from 100% Viura grapes (as known as Macabeo grapes). The grapes are g...
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ever wonder
During a past trip to the local grocery store it was pointed out to me that there is a section of wines with a sign above them referring to them as “Picnic Wines.” So, I was asked ‘What makes these picnic wines?’ Well, technically speaking “Picnic”...
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behind the cork
2018 Paso del Galir Godello ($ 21) This Pagos del Galier Godello is making a return to Behind the Cork™for the 2018 vintage. And, if you’ve never heard of, or never tried Godello, you need to! Godello is not a varietal that is seen as much in the U...
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ever wonder
When it comes to organic wines, there are two major categories: ‘Organic Wine’ and ‘Wines made with Organic Grapes.’ Here’s a quick overview of each. Organic Wines For a wine to be labeled as ‘Organic’ it must only use organically grown grapes and ...
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behind the cork
2018 The Federalist Chardonnay ($23) The Federalist Chardonnay pays homage to the work of our Federalist Founding Fathers fighting for our country’s liberty. And, the Status of Liberty was the best symbol of their accomplishment. This wine is 100% ...
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ever wonder
Last time we took a quick look at organic wines and wines produced from organically grown grapes. But, now let’s quickly summarize what it means for a wine to be called ‘Natural’, ‘Bio-Dynamic’ or ‘Sustainable.’ Natural Wines Like so many other win...
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behind the cork
2017 The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon ($25) In the spirit of American craftsmanship, this unique Cabernet Sauvignon from The Federalist represents the bold American tradition of aging in charred bourbon barrels. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is fro...
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general
Noble Rot doesn’t sound like a good thing when associated with wine. But, it actually is! Noble Rot is officially known as Botrytis Cinerea and is a mold that devours the skin of the grape making it turn purple-grey and fuzzy. It eventually kills th...
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