Category: Wine

The Different Types Of Sherry & The History Of Sherry

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  [1] Sherry, a fortified wine, can also be used in cocktails (photo © Davio’s | New York City). [2] Fino Sherry is delicious with seafood, cooked or raw (photos #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8 © Consejo Regulador de las Denominaciones de Origen “Jerez-Xérès-Sherry”). [3] Some sherries pair beautifully with Japanese and Korean food.…
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Different Types Of Red Wine To Try For National Red Wine Day

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Red wine lovers: August 28th is National Red Wine Day. There are many different types of red wine made around the world. With more than a thousand varieties of wine grapes grown, that’s no surprise. Today, we’ll highlight all of the red wines widely available in the U.S. and give you some “food homework”: Try…
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Introduction To Pinot Noir Wine For National Pinot Noir Day

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[1] Getting ready to enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir (photo © Rebelle | NYC [permanently closed]). [2] Consider a wine vacation and the pleasure of tasting wine at the vineyard (photo © Kym Ellis | Unsplash). [3] A glass especially shaped for Pinot Noir. The funnel-shaped bowl allows pinot noirs to breathe and the…
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Shiraz Vs. Syrah: The Difference For National Shiraz Day

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[1] Shiraz wines have a deep red color. Learn more about Australian Shiraz, the first “modern” Shiraz (photo © Best Wines) [2] Shiraz is a happy pairig with any kind of beef or lamb (phot © LT Bar & Grill). [3 Penfolds Bin 28 from Australia, one of the world’s great Shiraz wines. Here’s more…
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Wine Cooler Vs. Sangria: The Difference & A July 4th Recipe

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[1] This “July 4th” wine cooler takes the extra step of cutting apple slices into stars. You can serve the same recipe all summer long with regular apple slices (photo © Daniele Aquino | Real Food Mostly Plants). [2] Find a good, affordable Chardonnay (photo © Boggle Winery). [3] Can’t find rambutan? Substitute lychee (photo…
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