There are four fundamental traits that comprise a good wine and they all have to work together in balanced harmony. They are Acidity, Tannin, Alcohol and Sweetness. Let’s start by looking at Acidity. A wine’s acidity starts in the vineyard. Grapes...
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St. Supéry Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($22) St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery is a 100% Estate Grown, sustainably farmed winery located in the renowned Rutherford growing region in the heart of Napa Valley. Committed to producing the highest qual...
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2020 Ponga Sauvignon Blanc ($13) Ponga is the name used by New Zealand’s indigenous people for their country’s silver fern. As the silver reflects moonlight, the Maori used the leaves to mark their way at night. This wine from Ponga is made from ...
Read more →There are a lot of terms that are thrown around regarding wines. And, one that you may hear about in the warmer months is “refreshing.” But, what exactly does it mean for a wine to be considered refreshing? Well, in a word, it’s acidity. Acid is a...
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Venturini Baldini Lambrusco Sparkling Wines Venturini Baldini is a 130 acre estate from the 17th century, situated in the hills between Reggio Emilia and Parma. They have been producing organic Lambrusco and sparkling wines since 1976. Since the ...
Read more →Lambrusco** **is both a brightly colored grape variety and a sparkling red wine produced in Italy. In the past, Lambrusco has been known as a cheap, bright and fizzy wine often served with ice cubes (remember the old ‘Riunite on ice’ commercials?) ...
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Veramonte 100% Organic Wines As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, here are the perfect 100% organic wines to celebrate with from Veramonte. These wines are from organically farmed vineyards in Chile. Veramonte follows organic practices through...
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Italian wines, like French and Spanish wines, have certain restrictions and laws regarding their production. These Italian regulations result in their wines being classified into four official tiers. While you’ll find the producer’s name, appellat...
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**Ca’ di Prata Prosecco ** Ca’ di Prata Prosecco sparkling wines are produced with a strong committed to quality. By carefully managing their raw materials, their winemaking processes and through special attention to detail, they are able to share...
Read more →As we’ve explored the wines of Italy, we’ve learned about the regions of Tuscany, Piedmont’s red wines and white wines, Sicily, Veneto, Valpolicella, Soave, and Montepulciano, Italian grapes such as Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, and the non-traditional re...
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