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2019 Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.99) Here’s another returning favorite from Veramonte which is made with Organic grapes and a really good value. The Veramonte wines are from organically farmed vineyards in Chile. Veramonte follows organic pra...
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Sherry is an often-misunderstood drink. A lot of people think of it as something used in cooking or something their grand-parents sipped on. But, Sherry is actually a wonderful beverage that’s enjoyed by many, especially Spaniards, who sip the good s...
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In celebration of International Sherry Week (November 8-14) and, in preparation for the upcoming holidays, here are a few suggestions for some really super Sherry offerings and some pie pairing to go along with them. Gonzalez Byass Solera 1847 Cre...
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Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south of Burgundy. On the third Thursday of each November, which is November 18th this year, France ...
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Ca di Prata Prosecco DOC Brut ($15.99) and Acquesi Asti Spumante ($16.99) Sparkling wines are perfect at most any time and with most any foods. All too often, though, they get reserved for just one major holiday each year. And who doesn’t enjoy popp...
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The traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving is often served with a white wine. While most white wines do go well with turkey, there are plenty of other excellent options. Traditional white wine choices include: Gewürztraminer - A Thanksgiving ...
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2017 Ritual Pinot Noir ($19.99) The Ritual estate is situated in the extreme eastern end of Chile’s Casablanca Valley that is heavily influenced by the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean — ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir. Following orga...
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When one thinks about decanting a wine, usually it’s a red wine. Decanting a red wine is generally done for several reasons including allowing any trapped off-smelling odors to quickly dissipate, allowing the wine to “open up” to reveal greater chara...
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