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The Many Shades of Muscat
Muscat is a complex family of grapes with a distinctive aroma tying them all together. There are hundreds of Muscat varieties, both white an
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Mourvèdre: A Tannic grape for many wine styles
Mourvèdre is a fine blending grape with significant tannins, but don’t overlook the varietal and rosé options.
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Symphony: 40 Years in the Making
Symphony is a white grape bred from Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris by Dr. Harold Olmo. Grown in California, Symphony grapes are foun
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The many wines of Chardonel
Chardonel, as the name implies, has Chardonnay as one of its parents and is used to make similar wine styles. Its popularity is largely alon
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Technique
Crafting Chardonnay: Tips from the Pros
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Technique
Making Port-Style Wine: Tips from the Pros
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Offbeat Reds
Getting sick of the same old Cab? Try a red wine that’s more out of the mainstream, like Carménère, Charbono, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, o
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Touriga Nacional
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Pinotage in the Spring
Spring is here, and that means a new winemaking season is upon us! A couple of experienced winemakers share the joys that come with making w
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Ruby Cabernet
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Traminette: Little Gewürztraminer grows up
Gewürztraminer is a white grape with origins in the Alsace-Lorraine departments of France recognized for its prominent terpenic aromatic ch
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Tannat: The Tannin-rich Grape of Legend
Tannat grapes are synonymous with highly phenolic and tannic must. Learn about this grape’s storied past and how to hit the sweet spot in