Wine
May 10, 2015
EXPERIENCE UMAMI!
“Taste” is a complicated concept. The papillae on the tongue (commonly called taste buds) decipher sweet, salty, bitt...
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Make a Good Impression With WINE ETIQUETTE
A sommelier is a restaurant wine steward who performs all wine-related duties. He orders wines and maintains the hous...
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No “Angry Birds,” Just Grape-Eating TIPSY TWEETY BIRDS
When grape growers search the skies with apprehension, it isn’t always about the weather. They may be scouring the ho...
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The Great Debate Continues STAINLESS STEEL or OAK?
The use of stainless steel and oak containers for fermentation and maturation is not just a matter of finances, thoug...
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Jan 31, 2015
GRAPES GALORE! THOUSANDS TO EXPLORE!
Fingerprints and snowflakes aren’t the only examples of Mother Nature’s infinite variety. Not quite as well known, w...
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Nov 25, 2014
WINE: Enjoy it to the MAX!
We know you enjoy wine — if you didn’t, you wouldn’t be a loyal member of this, your favorite Wine of the Month Club!...
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Nov 2, 2014
Can you use Fruits to make wine?
IT’S ALL ABOUT FRUIT
Just for kicks, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear: (For now, please dis...
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Is California the largest grape producing state?
“CALIFORNIA BOASTS ABOUT 1 MILLION ACRES OF GRAPES. WHAT PERCENTAGE IS DEVOTED TO GROWING WINE GRAPES?”
The answer...
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Aug 27, 2014
Wine Cork Controversy...
The days of the wine cork may be numbered, as many wineries are experimenting with the use of caps made of composite ...
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Aug 6, 2014
Q&A for Wine
“MAY I BRING MY FAVORITE WINE TO A DINNER PARTY?”
Of course you may — but don’t be surprised if your bottle is acc...
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Jul 20, 2014
Growing Grapes Is No Picnic
As in all matters of horticulture, the harvest reaped at the end of the season is heavily dependent upon the weather,...
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Celebrating Fourth of July with the Best American Wines
While a number of Americans select beer to commemorate Independence Day, wine is gradually increasing in popularity a...
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