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New York is a state with countless titles under its belt, but here’s one many didn’t see coming: Wine Region of the Year. The post Uncorked #767 – New York State of Wine appeared first on Welcome to Grape Encounters Radio.
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Wine buyers beware. With governments making currency increasingly difficult to counterfeit, creative criminal minds are finding a market in expensive and unwitting wine collectors. The post Uncorked #766 – Buyers Beware... more
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David talks with Charlottesville, VA restaurateur and Sommelier Justin Ross about his determination to take the intimidation of ordering wine in his restaurant Parallel 38. Justin uses new technology that enables him to serve every single wine... more
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You can pair wines fairly easily with most of your favorite foods. But there are a few menu items that are a bit more difficult. The good news – it’s not impossible. The post Uncorked #765 – Tough Foods to Pair with WIne appeared... more
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For many wine drinkers, once a bottle is opened, it is likely to be finished on in the same sitting? But, every once in a while, you might not finish that great bottle. So what should you really do? The post Uncorked #764 – Once... more
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It probably wouldn’t surprise you to know that California, New York, Washington and Oregon produce the most wine in America. But which states actually uncork the most bottles? The post Uncorked #763 – Which State Consumes... more
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Women love their Chardonnay and White Zin. Men prefer the bolder reds and are the primary purchasers of premium wines. Of course right? Actually, wrong. The truth about wine habit stereotypes. The post Uncorked #762 – Men vs... more
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We know it comes from the specific region of northeastern France and is different from other sparkling wines because it earns its name based on where it’s made. But there are a lot of other facts about champagne that are sure to surprise... more
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This week’s Grape Encounters is all about knowledge. The show begins with a very special interview with Paul Draper, the chief winemaker and CEO of Ridge Vineyards, a true icon in the winemaking world. Those who love Zinfandel... more
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How many times have we heard someone say they are removing the wine cork to “let the wine breathe”? Does this really improve the taste of that wine? The post Uncorked #760 – Aeration Sensation appeared first on Welcome to... more
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