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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
As we’ve learned, Chile’s coastal wine country is heavily influenced by the Humboldt Current. Here are three excellent examples of the Chardonnay being produced along Chile’s coast. 2023 Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Chardonnay ($20) Miguel...
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Wine Regions
As we discovered last time, the Humboldt Current generates a river of cold water that profoundly impacts the Chile’s coastal climate. This cold water current cools the air over the sea, leading to a classic thermal inversion during the summer months....
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery produces 100% estate grown, certified Napa Green wines, focusing on sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, and additional red Bordeaux varieties. Napa Green is an environmental certification program for vineyards...
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Wine Regions
Behind some of the most distinctive wines of Chile lies an ocean current that has a major effect on vineyards in this area, not to mention weather patterns across the globe. How is it possible that a tropical latitude can produce cold-climate wines ...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
One of the first two wines Ferrari-Carano ever made 40 years ago, this Fumé Blanc is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Sonoma County — Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. When the grapes for this wine arrived at the winery, each lot...
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Ever Wonder?
We know that wine is a lovely drink made from fermented fruit, but what exactly is in a bottle of wine? Water Wine is usually comprised of 80-90% water that is directly extracted from squeezed grapes. In rare instances, water may be added to dilu...
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