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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
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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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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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 common ritual when you order a bottle of wine is that the server will show you the bottle, open it and pour you a small amount. This can be a bit of a nervous moment if you don’t really know what you are supposed to do. But, it’s actually quite s...
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2018 Two Hands Angel’s Share Shiraz ($33) Here’s a re-visit with this wonderful Angel’s Share Shiraz from Two Hands. Angels’ Share refers to the small amount of wine that evaporates from oak barrels during maturation. Medieval winemakers assumed th...
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