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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
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
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
As was previously noted, wine making is a combination of science and art. One of the factors that’s considered an art is selecting the right grapes to grow in the right area. In winemaking, terroir describes the interplay of environmental factors—so...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Rich Frank, the founder of Frank Family Winery, developed a passion for wine, particularly Bordeaux and Italian wines, during his extensive travels as the former President of Disney Studios. In the 1980s, he discovered his love for the Napa Valley an...
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Winemaking
While there is a lot of science and chemistry involved in winemaking, it is also considered an art. This is because wine making involves creativity, intuition, and personal expression. Here are just some the artistic factors that go into wine makin...
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