Tag: Snooth
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Snooth Article: Vintage Update Bordeaux 2015
Bordeaux has not had a stellar vintage since 2010. That’s a long drought for one of the world’s finest wine regions. In the coming months the 2015 vintage will be hitting the shelves. What do you need to know about the next Bordeaux vintage?
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Snooth Article: There’s Another Side to Sangiovese Wines
In February I had the honor of attending Vini ad Arte 2017 to preview the new Romagna Sangiovese vintages, a region often overlooked by the looming shadow of Tuscany. However, for food friendly wines with wallet friendly prices, Romagna Sangiovese are wines not to be missed.
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Snooth Article: You Should be Drinking Chilean Cabernet
When thinking of high end Cabernet Sauvignon you may immediately think of Bordeaux or Napa Valley. However, Chile produces some of the world’s highest quality Cabernet that can stand toe to toe with old world and new world wines. In fact, Chile’s Maipo Valley is renowned for Cabernet; coupled with Colchagua Valley, Chile is one…
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Snooth Article: Think Pink
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to think pink. And with spring just around the corner, rosé season will soon be in full bloom. Here is the twist; have you ever had an oak aged Provençal rosé?
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An Exciting Announcement
Hello and Happy New Year to you all! I want to share some exciting news with you.
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Carmenère: A Search for Identity
It seems today as the world becomes smaller more people are seeking to understand their ancestry. A friend recently dove into an ancestry expedition to find not only genealogical ties to Native Americans but also to the Prophet Mohammad. This is also true for wine. The wine community is constantly seeking genealogy of grapes as…
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Lodi: More than Zinfandel
What wine comes to mind when I say Lodi? For many, Lodi represents Zinfandel. Did you know only 25% of wines produced in Lodi is Zinfandel? That’s right! Lodi is known for its Zinfandel because it produces some of the highest quality Zinfandels in California; however, if you only know Lodi Zinfandel, then you do…
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Garnacha: The Workhorse Grape
Very few grapes are as versatile as Garnacha. It is a beautiful blending grape widely revered for its contribution to Rhone Valley wines. It is known as a “blue zone” wine for the health benefits it contributes to the centurions living in Sardegna, and it is believed by some to be the oldest grape in…
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Livin and Lovin Lodi Wines
I leave today for Lodi, California to attend the Wine Bloggers Conference. This will be my first time attending WBC. In addition to being educational I will be meeting tons of fellow bloggers that I have interacted with on social media for over 2 years. I am really looking forward to the week. I am…
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Dipping My Toe in Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard
Do you like to cook? I love to cook. I am easily inspired by the many awesome food bloggers I follow. I also love finding new recipes on Pinterest and in Cooking Light Magazine. For many years as a cook I felt the need to follow each recipe exactly. I lacked confidence in my abilities…
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