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There is a lot of wine ‘lingo’ that gets tossed around. And here is yet another phrase that is commonly used - grippy tannin. One of the components of a wine, especially a red wine, is its tannin. It is derived primarily from grape skins, seeds and ...
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Ireland does produce wine, but not in the traditional sense that many might expect from countries with extensive vineyards. The Irish climate, characterized by mild temperatures and significant rainfall, is not particularly conducive to growing the...
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It happens. You open and bottle of wine but don’t finish it. Now what? Well, you a have a couple of options. First, it’s best if you can limit wine’s exposure to air. Exposure to air will tend to take the life out of it. So, it’s best to use a dev...
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“Estate Bottled” or “Grown, Produced and Bottled by”: These terms mean: (1) 100% of the grapes were grown on a winery’s own vineyards (2) The grapes all come from within a single AVA (3) The wine was made by the winery on its own estate within the g...
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Sparkling rosé is a wonderful treat that is especially enjoyed during warm summer months. Sparking rosé is versatile, aesthetic appealing, sophisticated, light and balanced in flavor, and suitable for various social settings and occasions. These f...
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Wine can be beautiful shades of yellow, gold, pink, purple or ruby in color with pale, medium and deep intensities. But, where do all these beautiful colors come from? The final color and hue of a wine comes down to how the various types of wines a...
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