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Ever Wonder?
As mentioned last time, non-alcoholic wine is actually is ‘real’ wine that’s been made from fermented grapes. It then undergoes processes to remove all or part of the alcohol. But, the lingering question remains - Is non-alcoholic wine any good? Non...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
LO-CA organic Chardonnay, from Domaine Bousquet in Uco Valley Argentina, is a feel-good, taste-good wine with more altitude, attitude, and fewer calories. The name is a play on “low-calorie,” but Loca also means “crazy” in Spanish. So, this LO-CA C...
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Ever Wonder?
Non-alcoholic wines have been around for years. But, you may have wondered: “What exactly is non-alcoholic wine?” “How is it made?” “Is it any good?” First, let’s look at non-alcoholic wine. It actually is ‘real’ wine that’s been made from ferment...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Embraced for their freshness, vibrant aromatics and fruit-forward qualities, wines from the Gualtallary zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley have become “must-haves” for Argentine connoisseurs. With altitudes ranging up to 5,249 feet, Gualtallar...
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Food & Wine Pairing
The following suggestions are general guidelines for food and wine pairings. The first rule is drink what you like! The second rule is choose a wine that won’t get overpowered by the flavors of the food. But, if you’re looking for some help, here ar...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Vitis Ridge is currently owned and operated by Chris & Sharon Deckelmann. What started as a hobby in their garage over 20 years ago has evolved into one of the North Willamette Valley’s most popular wineries. Vitis Ridge is part of the Cascade Footh...
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