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November 1st was International Xinomavro Day! But are you familiar with this wine? Let’s take a look at this lesser known wine. Xinomavro (ksino-mav-roh) is native to Greece where it is almost exclusively grown. And, it is known as the finest red ...
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Riesling is a wine that is most famously produced in Germany where nearly half the world’s Riesling grapes are grown. Other great producers of Riesling include the Alsace region of France, Australia, Austria, Uruguay, Canada and the United States. Ri...
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Join in celebrating International Pinotage Day today, October 12th. This special day honors the remarkable Pinotage grape, a unique variety that originates from South Africa. Pinotage was created by a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Known for...
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August 18th is International Pinot Noir Day, so let’s take a quick look at some interesting facts about this wonderful grape. In previous blogs we got an overview of the Pinot grape and the tremendous number of Pinot synonyms (258!) and looked at th...
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Winemakers sometimes blend Viognier with Tannat. But why would they combine a white wine with a red wine? Blending Viognier with Tannat actually provides several benefits to winemakers: Enhanced Color: Tannat is known for its deep ruby red color. ...
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Tannat (tahn-naht) is a very old grape variety. It is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northwest Spain, as well as a centuries-old association with Madiran in southwest France. In the late 19th century Tannat was taken to Uruguay ...
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