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behind the cork
2015 Conde Valdemar Reserva ($28.99) Valdemar Family is comprised of 334 hectares (825 acres) of family-owned vineyards spanning Bodegas Valdemar in Roija, Spain and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington. The winemaking legacy of the Martínez ...
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As previously mentioned, wine making is a blend of art and science. Another aspect that is often regarded as an art form is choosing the right time to harvest the grapes. The art of determining when to harvest wine grapes is a crucial skill in winem...
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behind the cork
2019 Conde Valdemar Crianza ($19.99) Valdemar Family is comprised of 334 hectares (825 acres) of family-owned vineyards spanning Bodegas Valdemar in Roija, Spain and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington. The winemaking legacy of the Martínez...
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As previously mentioned, wine making is a blend of scientific and artistic expression. Another aspect that is often regarded as an art form is “green harvesting.” Winemakers sometimes remove clusters of maturing fruit from grapevines before they rip...
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2023 Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec ($18) Family-owned Domaine Bousquet has stood for a 100% commitment to eco-friendly, certified organic, competitively priced wines from the get-go. “Certified” is definitely the operative word at Domaine Bousque...
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As previously mentioned, wine making is a blend of scientific and artistic expression. Another aspect that is often regarded as an art form is the management of grape vine canopies. Canopy management in the vineyard demands a combination of technica...
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