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The Best Canned Wines to Drink on Those Particularly Warm Days

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“Waves” is their line of attractively designed canned wines, available in white and rosé options, with a distinctive label by noted optical artist Jen Stark. market since 2004, packaged in a little red can that’s now become something of a 21st-century design icon. i , and like a half a whiff of copper penny.

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Alentejo, A Magical Wine Region

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Paulo Laureano Vinhos ​ View of vineyards at Paulo Laureano Vinhos. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Paulo Laureano is not only an agronomist and winemaker but also taught agronomy, biology, microbiology, and oenology at the University of Évora for ten years before deciding to focus exclusively on his passion for “ designing wines.”

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Muscadet

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Soils and Vineyards of the Muscadet Region. In the Muscadet AOC, the better vineyards are in the Sevre et Maine sub-region south and east of Nantes. Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOC is a new appellation that received its designation in the mid-1990’s. Muscadet Sur Lie, Hautes Noelles (Serge Batard) 2006.

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A Simple Equation Equals Outstanding Wines

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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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Tasting Wines With Count Cinzano

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Gently rolling hills dominate the landscape of Tuscany, famous for its medieval towns, wine vineyards, striking cathedrals, and the birthplace of renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The village of Montalcino sits high up on a hill with vineyards sloping down into the valley.

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The 38 All-Time Best Food Movies

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Amid golden shots of California vineyards, the two must face what the hell is wrong with them, and wine becomes a beautiful metaphor for care, attention, and not letting things go to waste. Last Holiday (2006) Everyone loves an underdog. Yes, it’s bleak, but it’s also deeply human. Jaya Saxena Movie images: Janus films Tampopo.

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We Should All Be Drinking More Lebanese Wine

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Its growth really hit its stride in the early 2000s after the end of the 15-year civil war , and the country’s numerous vineyards now produce grapes for close to 80 official and unofficial local wineries. Land is expensive, and infrastructure is poorly maintained or still in disrepair from the 34-day war between Israel and Lebanon in 2006.

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