California, Germany, and France
This was fun. After realizing the ethnic history of so many California wines, we did a group of articles that celebrated the complex experience of these areas. As with most things, there are many similarities but a lot of differences.
These tasting notes celebrate the contrast between the fruits of the worldwide wine family. Enjoy the ride.
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Good Tastings, Affordably
There are a lot of lower cost wines out there that are amazing values. One of the best ways to discover this is at a "brown bag" tasting party.
It can move your ego back a few squares when it comes time to pick the best. A lot of our picks are the result of those blind tasting experiences.
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Never Boring, Eclectic Tastings From All Around
A friend once said, "never be afraid to get a little crazy". This is so easy with wine. Always remember to keep an open mind with every open bottle.
Also, there's a lot of money to be made in wine and the Tasting Room salespeople are there to turn you, their way. Always listen and enjoy, but keep a lid on the credit card, whew.
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Domestic, Arizona, and International Tasting
It stands to reason that exploring our home state of Arizona will always include a winery visit. Over the years, Arizona has seen quite an evolution in wine. Enjoy our articles.
Then, we take a quick look at other domestic and international wines. These articles illustrate the wide experience of wine touring. Always a surprise with every turn in the road.
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Tasting Notes, Gadgets, and Verde Valley Wines
Gotta' love those wine gadgets. Inventors are no strangers to the world of wine. Just take a half an hour in the gadget isle of the big box wine stores.
Still trying to figure out how to use a few of them. The best one was the "rabbit opener". When it first came out, most of us were baffled. Very frustrating to need a manual to pull a cork.
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Varietals and What You Can Do With Them
Even if you have been on the "wine pursuit" for some time, there is always a varietal to learn about. Really want to be humbled? Just explore the Old-World Wines.
Some of the grape varietals that are native to Europe are new to just about all of us. These articles cover only a few of them, in relative terms or course.
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