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2022 Gaia Malbec Nouveau ($20) Gaia, the Greek goddess of the earth, has been the Domaine Bousquet family’s inspiration since founding their winery in 1997 when they pioneered and cleared virgin land in the high reaches of Tupungato’s Gualtallary ...
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ever wonder
* Photo by Corina Rainer on Unsplash * There seems to be a lot of information and some misinformation out there about the production of rosé wine. I’m not sure why this topic is so complicated or confusing. Rosé is quite simple and such a sim...
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2021 Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir ($18) A step up from their premium varietal line, this ‘Reserve’ Domaine Bousquet Pinot Noir is produced from estate-grown grapes from plots with low yields that offer more of everything – more body, more t...
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ever wonder
* Photo by Steven Weeks on Unsplash * As mentioned last time, non-alcoholic wine is actually is ‘real’ wine that’s been made from fermented grapes. It then undergoes processes to remove all or part of the alcohol. But, the lingering question ...
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2022 Domaine Bousquet LO-CA Organic Chardonnay ($14)  LO-CA organic Chardonnay, from Domaine Bousquet in Uco Valley Argentina, is a feel-good, taste-good wine with more altitude, attitude, and few...
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ever wonder
Non-alcoholic wines have been around for years. But, you may have wondered: “What exactly is non-alcoholic wine?” “How is it made?” “Is it any good?” First, let’s look at non-alcoholic wine. It actually is ‘real’ wine that’s been made from ferme...
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behind the cork
Embraced for their freshness, vibrant aromatics and fruit-forward qualities, wines from the Gualtallary zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley have become “must-haves” for Argentine connoisseurs. With altitudes ranging up to 5,249 feet, Gualtall...
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general
* Photo by Lefteris kallergis on Unsplash * The following suggestions are general guidelines for food and wine pairings. The first rule is drink what you like! The second rule is choose a wine that won’t get overpowered by the flavors of the...
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2017 Vitis Ridge Cabernet Franc ($34)  Vitis Ridge is currently owned and operated by Chris & Sharon Deckelmann. What started as a hobby in their garage over 20 years ago has evolve...
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behind the cork
In anticipation of Earth Day 2023 on April 22nd, here’s a great trio of organic, vegan wines to celebrate with! The wines from Veramonte are from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. Veramonte follows organic practices in all their vineyards to ensure ...
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