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Ever Wonder?
I was recently asked about brandy and Cognac and their various designations. So, let’s take a closer look at the similarities and differences between them. It’s easiest to start off with brandy. Brandy refers to a wide range of spirits, made mostly ...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
The Carneros AVA in California includes an eastern half in Napa and a western half in Sonoma. It’s known for producing high-quality wines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And that’s why this wine caught my eye. This Tempest Bay Chardonnay is ...
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Ever Wonder?
Last time we looked at brandy. Brandy is made from distilling wine with or without the solid grape matter. Grappa, on the other hand, is made solely from distilling the ‘leftovers’ from making wine - the fermented skins, stems and seeds from the gra...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
I recently learned that on January 25th, Scotland and many throughout the world celebrate famed poet Robert Burns. “Burns Night” began shortly after his death in 1796. If you haven’t heard of Robert Burns you’ve probably heard one of his more notab...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
When I was looking for a good wine to accompany a recent meal, I noticed this Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre (GSM) from Paso Robles and grabbed it. Upon pouring it, I immediately noticed that this GSM was a very deep purple color. I was expecting it to be...
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Ever Wonder?
Have you ever opened a bottle of red wine that had turned brown? Or, seen a bottle of white wine that’s turned brown? Well, this is a real issue with wines - as they age. As wines age, they can become oxidized especially if the cork is not entirely...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Well here’s another Trader Joe’s find! As I was checking out, my checker pointed this one out as a “one time buy” that she thought was really good. At $3.99 I had to give it a try. According to the Adorada Wines website, this is a Fetzer wine. And,...
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