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Grape Varieties
Gewürztraminer Gewürztraminer (guh-VURZT-tra-mee-ner) has been around for centuries in Europe and prized for its wines with intense floral aromas. Its name is derived from the German word “Gewürz,” meaning “spice” or “perfumed,” reflecting its bold...
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Paso D’Oro Cabernet Sauvignon ($22) Paso D’Oro is a winery venture by the Terlato Wine Group that focuses on producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles region in California. The name translates to “Way of Gold,” paying tribute to...
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Grape Varieties
Gamay 🍷 Gamay (gam-may), commonly referred to as Gamay Beaujolais, is almost entirely grown in France and Beaujolais (in the Loire Valley) is its home. Gamay is a natural cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc (a very obscure grape). But, a dire...
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2020 Barkan Vineyards Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon ($29.99) Barkan Vineyards is located a half-hour driving distance from both Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem in Israel. And, yes, it’s a Kosher wine. But not just a Kosher wine, a really good Kosher wine! Bar...
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Grape Varieties
Dolcetto 🍷 Dolcetto(dol-chet-to) is a black wine grape variety almost exclusively grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. While its name translates to “little sweet one” the wines produced from this grape are anything but sweet and actually...
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2020 Señorio de Odon Crianza ($6.99) In Spanish wine, Crianza is a regulated aging classification that literally translates to “breeding” or “nurturing”. It is the second tier of aged wine in Spain’s quality system, sitting between young, un-aged wi...
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