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The Humboldt Current, a chilly current that flows right beside Chile’s coastal wine regions, plays a big role in the climate and how grapes ripen. Two popular grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, are grown in Chile’s coastal wine regions. T...
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As we’ve learned, Chile’s coastal wine country is heavily influenced by the Humboldt Current. Here are three excellent examples of the Pinot Noir being produced along Chile’s coast. 2022 Concha Y Toro “Amelia” Pinot Noir ($55) The grapes for this w...
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Acids are a key component of wine, alongside tannin, alcohol, and sugar. They contribute to the wine’s freshness, act as a preservative, and help keep the microbes in check. Acidity also gives wine its tart and sour taste. There are two main ways to...
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Oliver Winery, located in Bloomington Indiana, is “Driven by curiosity and creativity” according to Rob Warren, VP of Winemaking. This ‘hobby winery’ has grown to be among the 30 largest wineries in the U.S. They seek to set the quality standard for ...
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Winemaking is a fascinating blend of science and art. We’ll dive deeper into the art of winemaking in a future blog, but for now, let’s explore some of the chemistry behind it. During the winemaking process, several chemical compounds are produced t...
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2022 Esporão Monte Velho Reserva ($18) A new Reserva Red wine has been added to the popular Monte Velho (pronounced MON-tay VELL-yo and meaning “Old Hill” in Portuguese) wine line. The Monte Velho name is inspired by a grassy mound on the Herdade do...
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While there is a lot of science and chemistry involved in winemaking, it is also considered an art. This is because wine making involves creativity, intuition, and personal expression. Here are just some the artistic factors that go into wine makin...
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2017 Frank Family Napa Zinfandel ($38) Rich Frank, the founder of Frank Family Winery, developed a passion for wine, particularly Bordeaux and Italian wines, during his extensive travels as the former President of Disney Studios. In the 1980s, he di...
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As was previously noted, wine making is a combination of science and art. One of the factors that’s considered an art is selecting the right grapes to grow in the right area. In winemaking, terroir describes the interplay of environmental factors—so...
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