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2020 Pisano RPF Tannat ($24) Pisano is part of a group of small family wineries in Uruguay with an artisan tradition of making wines that reflect the character of the land and the people who make them. Pisano is located on the ‘Rio de la Plata’ near...
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Winemakers sometimes blend Viognier with Tannat. But why would they combine a white wine with a red wine? Blending Viognier with Tannat actually provides several benefits to winemakers: Enhanced Color: Tannat is known for its deep ruby red color. ...
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2018 Alto de la Ballena Reserva Tannat-Viognier ($26) Alto de la Ballena is a small winery founded by husband and wife Paula Pivel and Alvaro Lorenzo. They began its plantations in 2001 with first harvest in 2005 and the first wines were presented ...
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Wormwood Photo by Simone Garritano on Unsplash You probably know Vermouth simply as an ingredient in a cocktail such as a Martini or Manhattan. But, did you know it’s actually a wine? Vermouth is actually a fortified wine that is flavored with vari...
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Vermut Flores Rosé ($19) As was noted in a previous blog, vermouth is a wine - a fortified wine. A fortified wine that is infused with a mixture of botanical products including fruits, herbs, spices and roots. After the wine is aromatized and fortif...
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Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are two very popular white wine grape varieties that are considered go-to wines for many people just looking to enjoy a glass of wine. The differences of their aromas and flavors really depend on where they were grown,...
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Embraced for their freshness, vibrant aromatics and fruit-forward qualities, wines from the Gualtallary zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley have become “must-haves” for Argentine connoisseurs. With altitudes ranging up to 5,249 feet, Gualtallar...
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When it comes to wines, there are two major categories of organics: ‘Wines made with Organic Grapes’ and ‘Organic Wine.’ Here’s a quick overview of each. Wines Made with Organic Grapes Wines made from organically grown grapes are much more commo...
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