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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
This Pinot Gris (pee-no gree) from J Vineyards has light and delicate fruit flavors of lime, pear and pineapple. Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio in Italy, has medium acidity for a bit of a mouthwatering finish. In the USA, Pinot Gris is typica...
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Choosing a Wine
Often in the past, ordering a glass of wine was as easy as saying “I’ll have a glass of the house red” or “I’ll have a glass of the house white.” House wines were very common at restaurants and met the needs and expectations of many diners. Today, ...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Another from the amazing winemaker Charles Smith. This Riesling from Washington State is light and fruity with just a hint of sweetness. Chill this one and serve it your favorite hot and spicy dish. ...
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Food & Wine Pairing
When pairing wines with food, the general goal is to make sure that the flavors of the food don’t overwhelm the wine and cover up all of the wine’s wonderful flavors. And the basic rule of wine pairing says that you should have a red wine with beef a...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
As you can immediately tell from the black rooster on the neck of the bottle, this is a Chianti Classico. The black rooster let’s you know this is a nicer Chianti. While Chianti is required to be made from at least 70% Sangiovese, and Chianti Classi...
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Wine Regions
Chianti is a great wine to enjoy with an Italian meal. Whether it is spaghetti and meatballs, sausages or pizza, a Chianti is a great pairing. And it’s not hard to find a good one. Chianti is a region within Tuscany in central Italy, between Florenc...
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