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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Chateau Ste. Michelle founded a wine region, and they’re not done blazing trails yet. They honor their 55-year legacy of making world-class Washington wine, while taking bold steps to build our future with 2,600 acres of sustainably farmed estate vin...
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Winemaking
Pruning mature grapevines while they are dormant is crucial for healthy growth and bountiful production in the upcoming season. Pruning grapevines is an intricate blend of art and science. The art of successful pruning hinges on making decisions base...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Family-owned Domaine Bousquet has stood for a 100% commitment to eco-friendly, certified organic, competitively priced wines from the get-go. “Certified” is definitely the operative word at Domaine Bousquet, which is currently at 14 different certif...
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Winemaking
As previously mentioned, wine making is a blend of scientific and artistic expression. Another aspect that is often regarded as an art form is the management of grape vine canopies. Canopy management in the vineyard demands a combination of technica...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Family-owned Domaine Bousquet has stood for a 100% commitment to eco-friendly, certified organic, competitively priced wines from the get-go. “Certified” is definitely the operative word at Domaine Bousquet, which is currently at 14 different certif...
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Winemaking
As previously mentioned, wine making is a blend of scientific and artistic expression. Another aspect that is often regarded as an art form is “green harvesting.” Winemakers sometimes remove clusters of maturing fruit from grapevines before they rip...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Valdemar Family is comprised of 334 hectares (825 acres) of family-owned vineyards spanning Bodegas Valdemar in Roija, Spain and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington. The winemaking legacy of the Martínez Bujanda family dates back to 1889. Th...
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Winemaking
As previously mentioned, wine making is a blend of art and science. Another aspect that is often regarded as an art form is choosing the right time to harvest the grapes. The art of determining when to harvest wine grapes is a crucial skill in winem...
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