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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
This one’s a real treat. Alexander Valley is a favorite of mine and this Cabernet Franc from Robert Young Estate Winery is an exceptional example of the Alexander Valley wines. I picked this one up during my 2018 visit to Alexander Valley. I was fam...
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Ever Wonder?
It’s a common problem. You buy a bottle of wine that you want to server that same day. And you want it chilled. So, is the freezer a good option for quickly chilling a bottle of wine? Well, chilling a bottle of wine in the freezer is one method. But...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
While Vermouth can be the perfect addition to any cocktail, these Vermouth offerings from González Byass really shine on their own. Vermouth, as described in a recent blog, is actually a fortified wine. A highly aromatic fortified wine with botanica...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
I’ve been looking forward to trying a white Pinot Noir for some time. I’m a big fan of Pinot Noir but have never gotten an opportunity to try the white version. This Left Coast White Pinot Noir is produced from 93% Pinot Noir and 7% Pinot Blanc. It...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
This 100% Pinot Gris from Left Coast Estate winery in another in their line of really terrific wines. The vineyard is planted at the site of a historic apple and pear orchard dating back to the pioneers who settled Oregon. Hence “The Orchard” Pinot ...
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Ever Wonder?
You probably know Vermouth simply as an ingredient in a cocktail such as a Martini or Manhattan. But, did you know it’s actually a wine? According to records, vermouth was first produced in the late 18th century for medicinal purposes with aromatics...
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