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Grape Encounters

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Last year, a fascinating documentary detailed the experiences of four sommeliers attempting to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test less than 200 people have passed, and which has one of the lowest pass rates in the world.... more
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As if we needed any more reasons to love wine, what about this: it may help you to improve your memory. The catch is, you have to be old enough. The post Uncorked #740 – Drink and Memory appeared first on Welcome to... more
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Sometimes a glass of wine can be just the thing to settle your nerves on a long flight — now, one airline has brought in an expert to make sure they offer the best wine flights. The post Uncorked #739 – An Airline Seeks Better Wine... more
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Mold. Mildew. Bacteria and fungus. They’re all things we work hard to get rid of. But every so often these often-maligned maladies manage to perform a miracle or two. The post Uncorked #738 – There’s a Fungus Among Us... more
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Archaeologists have discovered that the Roman Empire used lead in just about everything from water pipes to cosmetics. In fact, what they did with their wine will blow you away… The post Uncorked #737 – Those... more
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Ancient Norse documents described North America as having grapes that are ripe in every season! Obviously that isn’t true, but do those documents hold the clues to the identity of America’s real discoverer? The post Uncorked #736... more
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Prohibition-Era Wine Laws, Illegal Volunteering and Latest Wine News David speaks with Rob Ikard, President and CEO of the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association in Tennessee, which is leading the charge to... more
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Have you heard the latest ‘word’ about your favorite wine? It has to do with its ‘aroma’ …or, was that its ‘bouquet’? Is there really a difference? The post Uncorked #735... more
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Ten years ago, “Sideways” caused us to rethink our fermented drink. Will we ever be able to free ourselves from the influence of fictitious characters? The post Uncorked #734 – The Power of Pitching Pinot... more
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Do you fancy yourself as having a good enough palate to tell the difference between a well-aged vintage and a modern knockoff? Some wine experts might beg to differ. The post Uncorked #733 – A Matter of Taste appeared... more
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