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When it is hot and humid A.F. outside, you need a wine that is Fresh A.F. And that is exactly what I brought to dinner at a friend's house in Washington D.C. this week. Friends for more than 30 years, we do not get to see each other as often as we would like, so there was plenty of catching up to do. And as we talked and ate, we enjoyed the Unico Zelo 2024 Fresh A.F., a fresh, j...

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Recently, I spent a week visiting the six Regenerative Organic Certified® wineries in Paso Robles. When I checked into my room upon arrival, there was a bag sitting on the bed with the message, "Farm Like The World Depends On It." That simple phrase has stuck with me. It is a catchy slogan. But after walking vineyards, talking with growers and winemakers, and seeing regenerative...

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When people think of Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is almost always the first wine that comes to mind. But long before Cabernet dominated the landscape, Chenin Blanc dominated as the valley's most widely planted white grape. As someone who loves Chenin Blanc for its beautiful texture and vibrant acidity, I was excited to taste the Charles Krug 2025 Limited Release Chenin Blanc...

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If you Google the question, "Does the wine glass really matter?" you'll quickly find that the answer is yes. Most experts agree that the shape of a wine glass affects how a wine tastes and smells. The bowl, the opening, and even the thickness of the rim influence how aromas are released, how the wine hits your palate, and ultimately how you experience it. But with Gabriel-Glas, ...

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A few weeks ago, I shared a Post & Vine Carignane from Contra Costa County that reminded me just how compelling this underappreciated grape can be. This week, I opened another bottle, this time from Mendocino County’s historic Testa Vineyard. I was once again impressed by the character and versatility of Carignane. Farmed by the same family for generations and grown using or...

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