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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 Martín...
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* Photo by Spencer DeMera on Unsplash * 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 o...
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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. “Cert...
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* Photo by Alex Gorbi on Unsplash * 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 th...
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2023 Domaine Bousquet Chardonnay ($18)  Family-owned Domaine Bousquet has stood for a 100% commitment to eco-friendly, certified organic, competitively priced wines from the get-go. “Certified...
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* Photo by Spencer DeMera on Unsplash * Pruning mature grapevines while they are dormant is crucial for healthy growth and bountiful production in the upcoming season. Pruning grapevines is an intricate blend of art and science. The art of su...
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2018 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot ($16.99) Chateau Ste. Michelle founded a wine region, and they’re not done blazing trails yet. They honor their 55-year legacy of making world-class Washington wine, while taking bold steps to build o...
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* Photo by Martin Katler on Unsplash * 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 desc...
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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 ...
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* Photo by Andrea Cairone on Unsplash * 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 s...
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