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2021 Domaine Bousquet ($20) Hey, wine lovers! Today, December 4th, is Cabernet Franc Day! And what better way to celebrate than with Gaia Organic Cabernet Franc from Domaine Bousquet. GAIA, the Greek goddess of the earth, has been the Bousquet f...
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Sparkling wines are perfect for the holidays. Here’s a few types to consider enjoying:  * Photo by Oliver Sherwin on Unsplash * Champagne Champagne is a sparkling wine t...
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Wine has been made in Uruguay for a long time. Like other Latin American countries whose growth was fueled by European immigration in the mid-19th century, wine was made to satisfy the thirst of those nostalgic for their homeland. Bordered by the Uru...
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* Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Unsplash * If you are serving the traditional turkey dinner this Thanksgiving, you might think that serving a white wine is the right thing to do. While most white wines do go well with turkey, there are plent...
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2024 Traversa Sauvignon Blanc ($16) Uruguayan wines have unique qualities given the country’s geographical location, climate, and soil diversity. Located between parallels 30° and 35° (south latitude), the clear, positive influence of the sea mode...
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* Georges Deboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau * Thursday November 21st is Beaujolais Nouveau Day! Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south o...
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November 14th is International Tempranillo Day! Here are three really nice Tempranillo wines from Gonzalez Byass:  2016 Beronia Gran Reserva ($29.00) A Gran Reserva from Rioja, like thi...
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* Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash * November 14th is International Tempranillo Day. Let’s get to know this Spanish wine a bit better. Rioja is maybe the best known Spanish wine, but did you know there are various styles of Rioja? First, ...
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* Four Sherry Offerings from Gonzalez Byass Paired with Spanish Turrón * This week, November 4th - November 10th, is International Sherry Week. And González Byass is leading the way. González Byass was created in 1835 by Manuel Maria González an...
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* Photo by Christine Isakzhanova on Unsplash * November 1st was International Xinomavro Day! But are you familiar with this wine? Let’s take a look at this lesser known wine. Xinomavro (ksino-mav-roh) is native to Greece where it is almost...
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