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2022 Masciarelli Colline Teatine Rosato ($14) Mention the Abruzzo wine region of Italy to fellow wine lovers and chances are the conversation will swiftly turn to Masciarelli (Mass-shee-ah-RELL-ee). Few wineries have done more in recent decades to...
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* Image by FreePik * Decanting a wine, especially in the summer, can present a problem. Typical decanting times are 30 minutes to an hour our more. So, if you’ve been keeping your wine at a cellar temperature of 52-57°F for a red, or slightly ...
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Gaia, the Greek goddess of the Earth, has been the Bousquet family’s inspiration since founding the winery in 1997. Gaia labels depict the goddess in a festive headdress of colorful fruits and flowers. Gaia wine are crafted with French winemaking ...
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I recently opened a bottle of rosé on a warm evening, looking forward to a cool, crisp and refreshing glass of wine. When I poured myself a glass, I quickly noted that instead of the beautiful pink color that I was expecting, I got an brownish-or...
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* Photo by Roberta Sorge on Unsplash * In years past in the U.S., red wine blends were sold by the jug as “Red Wine” or “Table Wine.” These were inexpensive wines that were blends of grapes, vineyards or even vintages. So, blends are often d...
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2021 Virgen Natural Red Blend ($13) Domaine Bousquet is a family-owned winery in Mendoza, Argentina that is nestled in the mountain community of Tupungato. Their wine is organic and vegan. From the vine to the processing of the grapes to their foc...
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* Photo by Clark Douglas on Unsplash * I was recently faced with a dish that was unexpectedly very hot and spicy. I then had to make a quick decision on a wine that would work with the dish without being over-powered by the food. When pairin...
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2019 Beronia Crianza ($14.99) This Beronia Crianza, from the Rioja region of Spain. Their innovative nature led them to pioneer the use of mixed oak barrels, a combination of American oak staves and French oak ends. The marriage of the two results...
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* ” Black Rooster Label Chianti ” by bobu is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 . * Chianti is a great wine to enjoy with an Italian meal. Whether it is spaghetti and meatballs, sausages or pizza, a Chianti is a great pair...
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Nestled in the heart of la Rioja Alta region of Spain, the Beronia winery sits beneath a plant-covered roof, partially underground, and blends seamlessly into the hillside to preserve the natural beauty of the landscape. From their initial design c...
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