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Is it Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars or Stags’ Leap?

What’s The Difference between Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars And Stags’ Leap? Is it Stag’s Leap Cellars or Stags’ Leap? This is the number one question asked by visitors and the answer is, it depends on which you’re referring to. Clear as mud, right? Stag’s Leap Cellars Vineyard Information Let’s start at the very beginning, a … Read more

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Best Queensland Wineries You Need To Know About

What’s All The Buzz About Queensland Wineries? Queensland Wineries Queensland may not be the first place I think of when the topic of Australian wine comes up.  Known for scenic beaches, this Australian state is home to five of Australia’s eleven World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef! Australia has become one of the … Read more

Darioush Winery

Darioush Winery

Darioush Winery Website: darioush.com(707) 257-2345Location: 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Darioush Winery Information Napa is filled with must visit wineries, that said Darioush is worthy of a special mention. This is one of the most impressive estates on the Silverado Trail, not only for its brag-worthy wine but … Read more

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The Best White Rioja To Serve Tonight

Falling in love with White Rioja – sorry, not sorry, Chardonnay Rioja White Wine That’s right, there is white wine in Rioja.  Rioja is renowned the world over for its spectacular red wines.  Rare is the Rioja red (think Tempranillo) that I can’t resist.  I can’t help it.  I get all weak-kneed and gooey for Tempranillo. … Read more

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Five Wine Clubs You’re Missing Out On

5 Wine Clubs You’re Missing Out On Wine clubs have taken the wine industry by storm, providing a whole new way of finding the perfect bottle of wine. Wine clubs offer the chance to try new wines while never needing to hand-select each wine each time. In addition, most wine clubs include excellent pairing guides, … Read more

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A Guide To Hard Cider

how To Make Hard Cider Hard Cider is not “hard” to make. Just like wine, making your own hard cider at home is an entirely approachable hobby. With just a few pieces of brewing equipment, some of which you probably already have handy, and some simple equipment, you can turn out very drinkable cider at … Read more

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How To Find The Best Low Tannin Red Wine

Find The Best Low Tannin Red Wine (what the heck is a tannin anyway?) Tannins are a pretty touchy subject, second only to sulfites, when it comes to a wine lover’s strong preferences.  Some of us are adamantly opposed to drinking anything other than low tannin red wine, so much so that we’d prefer to … Read more

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6 Affordable Wines That Absolutely Don’t Suck

6 Affordable Wines That Absolutely Don’t Suck The holy grail of wine drinking for many people is finding the ultimate cheap wine that’s great to drink. Some think it’s a myth, while others continue the quest… Only to end up spending lots of money on various wines that they just can’t drink.  The good news … Read more

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Viognier Wine: Style Guide & Pairing

Viognier Wine: style Guide, wine pairing & buyer’s guide Viognier wine “Vee-own-yay”, from the southern France, is similar to Chardonnay. Medium+ body. Low to medium acidity. You’ll be surprised to see the food pairing we chose. Is Viognier Wine Worth Buying? If you’ve never tried Viognier and you like Chardonnay, you should definitely give Viognier … Read more

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Top 8 Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

The Perfect Thanksgiving Wine Pairing (plus 8 pairing suggestions) Thanksgiving is, in my opinion, the most important holiday of the year. Knowing how to curate the perfect wine pairing can seriously elevate you and your guests’ dining experience.  Now, I can save you some time and tell you that light-bodied reds are a tried-and-true best … Read more