Oh Wow! Wine
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There are some wines that elicit a knee-jerk response: “Oh wow! That’s good!” Some wines have great stories behind them, but fail to excite the tastebuds. On rare occasions, the wine and its story carry you in tandem into the realm of romance.
A Visit to Chablis
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A visit to Domaine Seguinot Bordet reveals more about this iconic wine region.
Somm Foundation Burgundy Trip
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The Somm Foundation and Bertrand’s Wines offer a chance to explore the region of Burgundy. Access to the trip was determined through a lively food and wine pairing competition.
Port Wine
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The world’s most famous fortified wine is rich in history, style, and flavor. Port wines clock in at around 19-22% alcohol by volume and…
The King of Cheeses: Époisses
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Époisses. It’s gooey, it’s runny, and it really stinks (in the best possible way). Some say that the smell of époisses is so strong that…
Cabernet Sauvignon
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The most popular red wine grape in the world has impressed for generations with its bold flavors and its ability as a wine to improve…
Food & Wine Paradise: San Sebastián
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Perhaps the closest thing to heaven on earth for a food lover exists in Northern Spain in the heart of Basque Country. Imagine glistening…
Evaluating Wine: Aroma and Structure
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Wine tasting can be boiled down to two basic ideas: aroma and structure. All you really need to describe a wine accurately are a few…
Visiting Lower Austria
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Wine culture has deep roots in the historic capital of Vienna. The Austrian tradition of ‘heuriger’ provides one of the best ways to…
Grüner Veltliner
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The signature wine grape of Austria is totally unique. Grüner Veltliner is brisk and mineral, spicy and herbal, all in one. It is one of…