July 2024 Archives

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Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé behind the cork

Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé

Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé ($13) Domaine Bousquet was founded on virgin land in 1997 in the Gualtallary sub-zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley in Argentina. Today, the estate, run by daughter Anne Bousquet and husband Labid al Ameri, i...

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How Prosecco Differs from Champagne general

How Prosecco Differs from Champagne

Sparking wine is versatile, aesthetic appealing, sophisticated, light and balanced in flavor, and suitable for various social settings and occasions. These factors combine to make sparkling wine a popular choice among wine drinkers. And, among sparkl...

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Behind the Cork™ - Fiol Rosé Prosecco behind the cork

Behind the Cork™ - Fiol Rosé Prosecco

Fiol Rosé Prosecco ($22) FIOL(FEE-yol) Prosecco DOC Rosé is a new Prosecco that launched in the U.S. just in time for summer! More than just another Prosecco, FIOL Prosecco DOC Rosé is a sophisticated, distinctive Prosecco with a big personality. T...

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How Prosecco is Made general

How Prosecco is Made

Here’s an overview of how Prosecco is made: 1. Harvesting Grapes: The primary grape used is Glera, though other varieties like Verdiso, Perera, and Bianchetta can be blended in small quantities. Timing: Grapes are usually harvested early to retain...

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Behind the Cork™ - Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Rosé behind the cork

Behind the Cork™ - Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Rosé

Corvezzo Prosecco DOC Extra Dry Rosé ($13) Corvezzo (“kor-VETZ-zoh”) is the leading name in organically grown, vegan wines from northeast Italy’s Veneto region. Family-owned and run, Corvezzo has the largest acreage in Italy of certified organic G...

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It’s Veraison Time in the Vineyards! general

It’s Veraison Time in the Vineyards!

The grape growing cycle is currently at the point where berries (the actual term for individual grapes) begin to turn color. This marks the point at which the grape vines move from berry growth to berry ripening. The term for this stage is called Ve...

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Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Organic Rosé behind the cork

Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Organic Rosé

2023 Domaine Bousquet Organic Rosé ($13) Domaine Bousquet´s Organic varietal series comprises a blend of estate and purchased organic fruit from the Uco Valley in the high Andean foothills of Argentina. The grapes benefit from huge day/night tempe...

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What Does it Mean for a Wine to be Called Food Friendly? general

What Does it Mean for a Wine to be Called Food Friendly?

When a wine is described as “food friendly,” it means that the wine has characteristics that make it well-suited to be enjoyed with a wide variety of foods. Food friendly wines have flavor profiles that are harmonious with the food and aren’t too i...

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Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé behind the cork

Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé

2023 Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé ($18) GAIA [ɡâi̯.a], the Greek Goddess of the Earth, has been the inspiration of the Bousquet family since the founding of their winery in 1997 when they pioneered and cleared virgin land in the highlands of the Gualtallary...

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