First a definition: a clone is a genetic variation from the mother grape plant.
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Grüner Veltliner – a wine worthy of exploration
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This industry has its share of jargon. Some of those who love wine can be pretentious. Wine is mysterious to many [Why do you think in the 60’s Gallo promoted ‘Hearty Burgundy?’ It obviously had virtually nothing to do with the great reds of that great French district!
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Pasta and Wine – perfect pairings for wintertime and during this Lenten season
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But here are some off the wall suggestions for foods we eat when we are in a hurry.
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The “reds” of red wines are certainly not uniform in their coloration.
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When the winds of winter blow and flakes of white snow turn to drifts, we often turn to comfort foods to ward off the winter doldrums. Here are some suggestions to match some great wines with those pasta dishes.
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Every great wine region has garnered respect for its vintages by growing quality fruit and developing winemakers serious about their craft.
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Decanting: This term describes the removal of wine from its original bottle into a separate vessel
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Lugs: the containers into which hand-picked grapes are put so that the fruit can be transferred to the winery.
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A big part of the barrel's value is that the wine extracts from the wood lots of those flavor components.
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Of the 10000 or so wineries in this country, most are small and family-owned.
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