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A Word About Natural Wines

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A Word About Natural Wines

"Natural Wine" must mean a wine that is produced naturally, but what does that really mean?

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Think Place Rather Than Grape

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Think Place Rather Than Grape

Have you ever wondered why European bottles of wine will be labeled by their place of origin like "Côtes-Du-Rhône," "Chianti" or "Rioja" rather than by their respective grapes like Grenache, Sangiovese, or Tempranillo?

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Five Things to Know on International Sauvignon Blanc Day

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Five Things to Know on International Sauvignon Blanc Day

Sauvignon Blanc is originally...

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You Can Learn A Lot from Chablis

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You Can Learn A Lot from Chablis

If there’s one wine that can teach you a lot, it’s Chablis.

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Six Ways to Be A Better Drinker

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Six Ways to Be A Better Drinker

Over many years of tasting and helping customers, I've become aware of several things that have helped me get more out of my wine experiences so I thought I'd share a few tips.

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