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How to Taste Wine: Part II

Continued from Part I below… Next, let’s talk about the nose, or bouquet of a wine. From the moment you stick your nose into a glass, you are receiving massive amounts of information about the wine. Don’t be afraid to … Continue reading

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How to Taste Wine: Part I

Since this is a wine blog we’re obviously going to talk about wine, and in order to do that, we need to discuss how to approach and taste wine. As I’m going to be sharing plenty of wines, let me … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Wine

Wine has greatly evolved since its inception in the ancient world.  Originally, fermenting grapes was a sensible way to preserve the fruit in a time without refrigeration.  However, our ancestors quickly learned about the added effects of alcohol and how … Continue reading

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