Have you been good during all the madness of 2020. Good enough that the wine fairies will leave you a wine fairy gift basket? Forget about Santa Clause. Bring joy to your neighbors during the lockdowns with a movement of kindness. These “wine fairies” have
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State of the wine industry in 2019 The United States wine industry has grown from just over $30 billion in 2002 to more than $60 billion today and the number of U.S. wineries has grown by 50% to nearly 10,000, but in the past year have
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I recently stopped at the Boiler House Grill & Wine Garden, located in the Pearl District of San Antonio, they provide a taste of artfully prepared, gourmet Texas Hill Country fare that is sourced from surrounding farms and ranches. What a list of wines they
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Listen how to pronounce this Tuscan/Texan classic: San-joe-VAE-sae https://youtu.be/TmnJ3s6vbx4 Sangiovese is a revered red wine grape variety renowned for its versatility and distinctive flavor profile. Originating from Italy, Sangiovese has earned global acclaim for its role in producing some of the world’s most celebrated wines. McPherson is a
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A list of books on wine you must read in 2020. This is the year I will learn more about wine by reading some of the top wine books for 2020. I am going to step up my game of wine knowledge. If you need
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You might lean your answer of the most famous French wine to Bordeaux or Burgundy. While those are two well-known wine regions, the world over knows of the Champagne region best. You must know that champagne grapes are grown only in the French region of
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This glossary of wine terms lists the definitions of many general terms used within the wine industry. Here are some of the best wine words and phrases to know and learn. Use this wine terminology and you will be able to describe what you like to an expert. A - Glossary
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Sister Creek Vineyards sits between the cypress lined East and West Sister Creeks in a restored 1885 cotton gin. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BvptHhBFH0N/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet[/embed] On my way to Luckenbach, Texas I almost passed this little gem. Sister Creek Winery is right off the Farm to Market Road 473. I did a quick
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Que Shiraz Syrah ~ What will be will be. The Man Who Knew Too Much, the 1956 Alfred HItchcock remake of his 1941 film of the same name, shares a name but nothing else. Hitchcock took a different direction with the film that won an
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