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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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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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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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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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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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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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