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When Europeans settled along the coast of Uruguay, many brought their local varieties with them—from Galicia, Liguria, Southern France. Among the reds, Tannat consistently delivered exceptional fruit and became Uruguay’s flagship. As for whites, the ...
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Ireland does produce wine, but not in the traditional sense that many might expect from countries with extensive vineyards. The Irish climate, characterized by mild temperatures and significant rainfall, is not particularly conducive to growing the...
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2020 Sunstone Sauvignon Blanc ($28) When the Rice family moved in 1989 from Santa Barbara to a peaceful 52-acre Santa Ynez ranch to grow wine grapes, little did they know that they would be stewards to the first organic vineyard estate in Santa Barb...
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Join in celebrating International Pinotage Day today, October 12th. This special day honors the remarkable Pinotage grape, a unique variety that originates from South Africa. Pinotage was created by a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Known for...
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2017 Shadow Ranch Barbera ($25) Shadow Ranch, located in the Sierra Foothills of California, embraces the concepts of sustainable farming and having as little impact on the environment as possible. Their operation is solar powered and their vineya...
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In wine vocabulary, you may have heard of an “Old World Wine” versus an “New World Wine.” Let’s take a quick look at these two ‘worlds’ and how they differ. Old World Wines Old World Wines are primarily from Europe, including countries like France...
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