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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
2021 Domaine Bousquet ($20) Hey, wine lovers! Today, December 4th, is Cabernet Franc Day! And what better way to celebrate than with Gaia Organic Cabernet Franc from Domaine Bousquet. GAIA, the Greek goddess of the earth, has been the Bousquet fam...
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Wine Styles
Sparkling wines are perfect for the holidays. Here’s a few types to consider enjoying: Champagne Champagne is a sparkling wine that is produced in the relatively small region of Champagne in France. Only those sparkling wines produced in this regio...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Wine has been made in Uruguay for a long time. Like other Latin American countries whose growth was fueled by European immigration in the mid-19th century, wine was made to satisfy the thirst of those nostalgic for their homeland. Bordered by the Uru...
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Food & Wine Pairing
If you are serving the traditional turkey dinner this Thanksgiving, you might think that serving a white wine is the right thing to do. While most white wines do go well with turkey, there are plenty of other options. Traditional white wine choices...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
2024 Traversa Sauvignon Blanc ($16) Uruguayan wines have unique qualities given the country’s geographical location, climate, and soil diversity. Located between parallels 30° and 35° (south latitude), the clear, positive influence of the sea modera...
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Wine Regions
Thursday November 21st is Beaujolais Nouveau Day! Beaujolais Nouveau. Its name literally means ‘new Beaujolais.’ This wine is named for the village of Beaujeu in France, which is a small region just south of Burgundy. On the third Thursday of each ...
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