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Sancerre's Impressive Relatives
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Call them siblings or cousins of Sancerre but know that if you want to avoid the Sancerre price tag, yet you like that French style of Sauvignon Blanc, these wines deserve exploration.
Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines in Brief
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Wines are produced in a variety of ways, both conventionally and by more natural methods. For various classifications of natural production we often get asked what the S, O, B, and N labeling of wine bottles in the shop means.
It's Time to Change Your Thinking About Champagne
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I love Champagne. In truth, this wasn't always the case. Early in my experience Champagne felt like a yeasty, fizzy beverage, lean and slightly sour. Of course I knew that I was supposed to love it, after all Champagne was billed as the height of luxury.
The Skinny on Healthy Wines
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Lately, some in the wine industry are aggressively marketing to health-conscious consumers seeking low sugar and low carb wines. They promise no flavor additives, and “keto friendly” products. We’re scratching our heads.
Understanding Riesling
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