Wine Faults – How to Tell if a Wine is Bad
Have you ever wondered why smelling wine is such an important step in wine tasting? The reason is twofold. First, much of the pleasure we get from wine is derived…
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What’s it Like to Work at a Winery?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work at a winery, you’re not alone. Many a wine lover has considered taking a wine industry job to pursue their passion…
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Aromas in Wine: 25 of the Most Common Wine Aromas Explained
When it comes to wine tasting, deciphering the numerous aromas in wine isn’t necessarily easy for everyone. If you’ve ever looked at a winery’s tasting notes and seen words like…
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Vivant Offers The Ultimate Virtual Wine Tasting Experience
When you’re craving a taste of French wine country, look to Vivant. While nothing can replace walking through vineyards and perusing musty cellars with the winemakers themselves, Vivant comes close.…
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Rare White Piedmont Wines Worth Seeking Out
Nestled amongst the foothills of the Alps in the northwestern corner of Italy sits Piedmont, the country’s most world-renowned wine region. Rolling hills of elevations ranging from 150 to 600…
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Stuffed Green Peppers & Rosé – The Perfect Pairing For Summer
Sunny days are becoming more frequent, the days are getting longer and warmer temperatures are here to stay. This can only mean one thing…grilling season! I live for summer nights…
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Rare Wines from Native Grapes Offer Diversity and Impact
Diversity in life is a beautiful thing. We have styles of music for every mood and occasion. Multifaceted cuisines allow us to savor unique flavors from around the world. While…
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Turán – A Rare Teinturier Hungarian Variety
Turán is a rare variety hailing from Hungary with distinctive aromas and a deep inky color. This grape is a crossing of other obscure Hungarian varieties created by Dr. József…
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Blauburger Makes a Rare Single-Varietal Appearance
Have you tasted many Hungarian red wines? I’d venture to guess the answer is no. Here’s why—according to Taste of Hungary, 80% of all Hungarian wine exports are white wines.…
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Kadarka – A Rare Hungarian Red for Burgundy Lovers
Hungarian wines have remained somewhat inconspicuous on the international wine market over the past couple of centuries. Of course, the golden-hued, sweet aszú wines of Tokaj, once adored by popes,…
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