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behind the cork
2017 The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon ($17.99) The Federalist Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon is created to honor the man many call the first American, Benjamin Franklin. Ben Franklin was a passionate man who helped draft the Declaration of Independen...
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behind the cork
2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot ($18) Built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson, the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery’s roots date back to the Repeal of Prohibition. With more than 50 years of winemaking, C...
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ever wonder
As discussed in the first two parts of this series, the wine making process begins with harvesting the grapes and then proceeds into fermentation. But, once the natural sugars in the grapes are converted to alcohol, the process isn’t over. The aging...
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general
You may be familiar with Cream of Tartar. It’s commonly added to egg whites for meringue, it adds loft to baked goods and helps to make fluffier whipped cream. But, did you that Cream of Tartar is a natural by-product of the wine making process? It ...
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behind the cork
2017 Vina Robles The Arborist Red Blend ($18) The Arborist is dedicated to the founder of Vina Robles, Hans Nef, and named for the arborist who saved the life of the iconic 300+ year-old oak tree featured on the label. Mr. Nef was known for his love...
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ever wonder
Wine and cheese. They just go together. But, there’s actually a pretty good reason that this pairing typically works together so well. It’s due to the combination of an astringent element, wine, that gives your mouth a dry feeling and a fatty elemen...
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