Tag: wine-searcher
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Bonterra Vineyards: Honesty & Transparency Reaps Rewards
After 25 years of hard work and dedication to organic practices long before it was cool, Bonterra Organic Vineyards is now an overnight success. A steady plotting of crafting value wines with a focus on quality as well as environmental consciousness has resulting in Bonterra being awarded the coveted Wine Enthusiast 2016 Wine Star Award…
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Carmenère: The Signature Grape of Chile
Carmenère has had a rocky reputation over the years. It is a thick skinned grape that requires a longer than usual growing season in a sun-drenched, dry growing region. Although it originates in France, the conditions were simply not harsh enough for this grape to achieve the fullness of its expression. However, Carmenère found ideal…
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Beaujolais: Ah, To Be Young, Wild, & Free
One of the wine world’s most celebrated events is Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! I remember just a few weeks after last year’s Paris attacks the Beaujolais Nouveau wine makers driving through Paris in convertibles celebrating the release of the 2015 vintage, bringing joy, hope, and a sense of normalcy to Paris and the world.…
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Who’s Ready for International Tempranillo Day?
I love the celebration of wine grapes! Why? First of all because I love wine, second because I love the communal spirit of everyone sharing and sipping the same grape on the same day, and third any reason to have a glass of wine works for me! So won’t you please join me tomorrow in…
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Jordan Winery: 40 Years of Exceptional Wines
How can a winery that only crafts two wines become an icon California winery and maintain that legendary status for forty years? Jordan Winery has accomplished this through focusing on crafting wines of balance, elegance, and a great ability to pair with food. Truly a winning combination!
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4 Virginia Wines for your Thanksgiving Table
As October comes to an end it is time to switch focus from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Did you know more wine is consumed on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year? Thanksgiving is centered around a large scale, at times daunting, meal to share with friends and family. Pairing wines with Thanksgiving often leads…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Rombauer Merlot Meets Hardcore Carnivore
Do you grill frequently in the fall? Studies show outdoor grilling and smoking is actually higher in the fall then summer. At first look this seems surprising, yet I enjoy cooking outside in the fall because I can then stay outside to enjoy the meal. We watch a lot of college football on Saturday nights…
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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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Totally Digging the Jurassic World of #Wine
The world of wine is vast. In fact, it is literally global. Many wine drinkers play it safe; rarely veering off the course of “known,” “safe” wines. This month our French Winophiles group is veering. You may ask how can one veer off the safe, known path in France. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, Champagne, Rhone Valley;…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Forlorn Hope Meets the Grill
Slim chance of victory results in tremendous glory upon success. This may seem like strange inspiration for a winery, but if you are a wine rebel like Matthew Rorick it is exactly what you are seeking. This is a food and wine pairing article inspired by an outstanding wine I found buried in my cellar. I…
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