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Five Wines to Elevate Your June Sipping

Here are the 5 wines I’m loving right now that will elevate your June sipping! My favorites always span a variety of price points, so there’s definitely something here for you, whatever your wine budget. I’ve linked to where you can purchase each wine to keep things simple!

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How Rosé is Made

We all love a good rosé, but what exactly is it? How is rosé made? What type of grapes are rosé made from? Why are some rosés lighter or darker than others? And why are some sweet and others dry? I have all of the answers to your burning rosé questions!

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Wine Shopping 101: How to Choose Good Wine

Get to the wine shop and get stuck on which wine to buy? Tired of buying the same wine over and over and ready to branch out but not sure where to go? At the grocery store with limited options? This guide was made for you! Read on for the first steps to choosing wines you’ll love!

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The Amazing Anderson Valley

The Anderson Valley is a magical region in Mendocino County’s North Coast AVA (just north of Sonoma County!), known for crisp yet flavorful Pinot Noir and Pinot Noir Blanc (white wine made from Pinot Noir grapes). The Anderson Valley gets its famous climate characteristics from a cold current in the Pacific, moderated by the forest.

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Wines You Can Buy RIGHT NOW to Support a Good Cause!

Since the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the surge of the coronavirus, we’ve been looking to our favorite wineries to put action behind their statements denouncing racism, promoting diversity, and providing relief for those affected by COVID-19. With this is mind, I’ve put together this list of wineries that are taking action in support of people and communities of color, coronavirus relief efforts, and other great causes like the environment and the struggling hospitality industry.

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Touring the Stunning Douro Valley

My trip to the Douro Valley with Bago D’Uva 360 was picture perfect. We did Bago D’Uva 360’s I Love Douro Tour for a day of boating, wine tasting, wine education, stunning views, a delicious lunch, and so much fun! I could not recommend touring with Bago D’Uva more - read on for all of the details of the day!

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What Makes Wine Expensive?

We’ve all seen wines that range from two buck chuck to well over $100, but do you ever wonder what makes certain wines so much more expensive than others? What are you actually getting when you choose “budget” wine over a pricier option?

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The Difference Between Red & White Wine

What is it, exactly, that makes red wine red? What distinguishes red wine from white wine? The answers are pretty simple in most cases, (but there are some exceptions,) and generally speaking, are based on key differences in two areas: 1. grape type and 2. the fermentation and aging process.

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Four Reasons You Should Never Pass Up Sparkling Wine

Bubbles are often reserved exclusively for celebrations, but I see it as a missed opportunity! Big events like graduations, promotions, and engagements don’t come around all that often, and therefore most people don’t drink bubbles all that often. I think we should break that mold and #FreeTheBubbles!

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