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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 ...
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* Photo by Yohan Marion on Unsplash * 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 proc...
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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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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 ...
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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 Conch...
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* Photo by Sai Balaji Varma Gadhiraju on Unspla sh * 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 a...
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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 Chardonnay being produced along Chile’s coast.  2023 Migue...
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* The Topography of Chile’s Coast (Image from the Wines of Chile) * As we discovered last time, the Humboldt Current generates a river of cold water that profoundly impacts the Chile’s coastal climate. This cold water current cools the air over t...
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2019 St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc ($24.99) St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery produces 100% estate grown, certified Napa Green wines, focusing on sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, and additional red Bordeaux varietals. Napa Green is an envi...
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* The Humboldt Current (Image from The Wines of Chile) * Behind some of the most distinctive wines of Chile lies an ocean current that has a major effect on vineyards in this area, not to mention weather patterns across the globe. How is it poss...
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