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  Aglianico

  Hailing from the southern regions of Italy, Aglianico is revered as producing big and bold red varietal wines. It is finding its way across

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  Notably Norton

  A grape with a proud following regionally, Norton has roots that remain shrouded in a fog. Learn about its past, how to best tend to it in t

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  Intoxicating Stuff: Crafting ice wine and ice cider

  Commercial producers of ice wines and ice ciders are highly regulated in their production, but hobby wine and cidermakers don’t need to ab

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  Verdant Verdejo

  Spain’s fifth most planted white wine grape, Verdejo, enjoys warm climates while being able to retain some acidity. Learn the merits of th

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  Graceful Garnacha: A grape with many facets

  With origins in Spain, Garnacha grapes may now be more commonly associated with the Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon region of France where i

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  Classic Catawba: America’s first true wine grape

  Some people have called Zinfandel “America’s grape,” others say it should be Concord. Chik Brenneman is here to make the case for the

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  Cayuga White: Get hooked on its feeling

  A hybrid grape that came out of Cornell University’s breeding program in the 1970s, Cayuga White has found great success while being made

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  Malvasia Bianca: A Greek grape that has gotten around

  A grape of Mediterranean origins, Malvasia grapes spread throughout the region under the umbrella name. Get the scoop on this unusual family

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  Bonarda Argentine Or Douce Noir or Charbono . . .

  Grape varietal names can be a confusing world, typically because one grape varietal may have over a dozen names based on location. But in th

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  Sauvignon Blanc: Old World to New

  Sauvignon Blanc wines came to fame in France’s Loire region, but they have also achieved success in New Zealand, the U.S., and elsewhere.

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  Blaufränkisch or Lemberger: International grape of mystery

  As with many Old World grapes that are grown widely, Blaufränkisch goes by many names. And thanks to its versatility in the winery and cool

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  Put Some Sparkle In Your Wines

  There are several techniques a home winemaker can create bubbles for their wine. Learn about the methods for crafting a sparkling wine of yo