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1. Speak the Language
Like other specialized pursuits, wine has a language of its own. Flavor descriptions, including those we're discussed, are usually self-explanatory, but there are terms specific to wine you may enc...
2. Large Format Bottles
Are you confused as to what size bottle of wine to buy?  Look no further - here is the answer ...

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3. Interesting Whites
Beyond Chardonnay, there is a world of interesting white wines. Here you can compare two wines made from Sauvignon Blanc, a grape known for its fresh, grassy aromas. New Zealand has earned a reputation a...
4. Interesting Reds
This flight compares red wines from around the world. The Brancott bottling is made from Pinot Noir, the grape responsible for Burgundy's elegant reds. With a lighter body and less tannin than most reds, P...
5. Chardonnay
Chardonnay is among the most popular and versatile of white grapes. It is responsible for the famous French whites of Burgundy, like Chablis, Pouilly-Fuisse and Meursault. Burgundy's oak-aged wines have inspired ...
6. Champagne
For many, Champagne is synonymous with sparkling wine. In reality, only sparkling wine from the Champagne region in the northeast of France is rightfully called Champagne. These effervescent wines can be made from...
7. Merlot
The Merlot grape has long been a mainstay of the famous Bordeaux blends, where it contributes lush fruit and a silky texture (think: Chateau Petrus). In the New World, it produces wines ranging from supple, light a...
8. Cabernet Sauvignon
Highly regarded throughout the world, this king of red grapes is known for producing big, complex wines that can age well. In Bordeaux, the grap has long been blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, but in Napa ...
9. Bodegas Magnanos: A Wine Fantasy
I love wine. In descending order: Red Bordeaux, White Burgundy, Brunello di Montalcino. But to truly love wine is to appreciate the greatness of wines from other countries, from other countries, from other...
10. Introduction to Real Wines
It's great to know that we were right all along. When we started our business, way back in 1986, as wine specialists, our main priority was to correctly answer the age old question, "how do I learn about w...
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