December 2016 — Wine Styles

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What is Pét-Nat?

What is Pét-Nat?

Have you heard of “Pét-Nat?” Well, it’s actuallypétillant-naturel but it seems to be more affectionately known as “pét-nat.” Pét-Nat is a natural sparkling wine made using the ancestral method. Whereas the Champagne method involves a secondary fer...

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What is Mulled Wine?

What is Mulled Wine?

During the winter months and the holidays, mulled wine is a very popular drink, especially in European countries. Partly by tradition and partly because it’s a warm drink that is enjoyed on cold evenings. There are many names for mulled wine includi...

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Consider a Cava for the Holidays

Consider a Cava for the Holidays

Looking for a good, affordable bottle of bubbly for the holidays? Consider Cava. Cava is a sparkling wine from Spain with a lot of similarity to French Champagne. In fact, the Spanish bubbly was called Champaña in Spain until the 1970s when French r...

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