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A Simple Equation Equals Outstanding Wines

The Wine Knitter

We’ve all either been to or seen photos of breathtaking views of wine vineyards nestled among enchanting settings worthy of a picture postcard. So, what makes Ehret Family Winery’s Bavarian Lion Vineyards so unique? Knights Valley earned its AVA status in 1983 and has approximately 2000 acres of vineyards.

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The Return of the American Rail Dining Car

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Changes at Amtrak may revive the beloved tradition of enjoying chicken cordon bleu and Moroccan beef with chickpea salad with fellow travelers In August 2005, I rode an Amtrak overnight train from Chicago to Schenectady, New York: the Lake Shore Limited. I would never have been sharing a table with disparate souls, like I did in 2005.

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You Should Be Drinking Grower Champagne

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But if the world of wine seems baffling (and it definitely can be), Champagne, with its high price tag and even higher expectations, is pure, unfiltered intimidation. From there you can find out who made it, a bit more about the flavor and style, and if it’s being offered to you at a fair price. What is grower Champagne?

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Embracing Autumn

The Wine Knitter

A fantastic wine for the price! His dream was to have a family-owned winery, so in 2005 he began making wines under the label ‘Joseph Carr.” Practicing sustainability, the grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in Colchagua Valley, Chile, where the winery is located. Alcohol: 13.5%

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3 Best Ways to Tell Riesling Vs Gewurztraminer

A Wine Story

… A Story From 2005. Yet in 2005, during my very first week in the Level 3 Advanced for the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust , I remember spending an afternoon trying to understand the differences. But I do remember that visit to the wine shop, way back – fifteen years ago – in 2005.

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