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California Wine: Grape Expectations
Too many times here in California, the grapes that are planted seem to be chosen by chance.
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California Wine: 'This is a Great Food Wine'
W hen people say that a wine is a "food wine," what are they talking about? ALL wine should be food wine.
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California Wine: Contra-diction
An innovative wine comes from an innovation winemaker with a love of language.
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California Wine: Wine Is Made In The Winery
The winemaker plays a crucial role, from making fruit selections to deciding what proportions to controlling fermentation. There can be no great wine without great winemakers.
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California Wine: Simple Pleasures
Sometimes you want a wine that's ready to drink straight out of the bottle.
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California Wine: The Other Side of the Coin
The wine speaks with the same jovial tone of its label, and much like the depiction of a magician hovering above a crowd, this wine is a kind of magic.
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California Wine: The Reasonability of Seasonability
While we live in a culture that's removed the need to wait, one wine worth it is the Broc Cellars Vine Starr Red.
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California Wine: Watermelon Rosé
This rosé is complete and delicious on its own, but sipping it with salted watermelon it will make the day feel warmer.
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California Wine: Well Written Wines
The Piedrasassi P.S. Syrah is a wine that can say something profound without having to say too much.
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California Wine: The Som(melier) is Greater than the Parts
It is the job of the sommelier to play matchmaker, and it is the job of the guest to call them over for help.