We’ve all done it. In a winery tasting room or fine-dining restaurant, at a crowded party or simply relaxing at home, we’ve all held up our glass to the light and asked, “What’s in this wine?” Besides the alcohol, that is. Well, for starters, there are long chains of organic compounds. They’re the result of […]
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Ah, fine dining. Relaxed setting, delicious food, wine. Whoa! Wait a minute… wine? Of course, wine. But let’s say you’re one of those people who gets stressed out when staring down the columns of a restaurant wine list. And let’s say you happen to be the host for a special evening or business meeting. What
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Happy Summer! Why are the “bubblies” perfect for summer? Because Champagne and other sparkling wine are super food friendly! Try pairing one with oysters, clams, lobster, Sushi, or almost anything on the grill. Sparkling wine has a long and storied history. Ever hear of the blind monk Dom Pérignon? Oh yeah, he invented Champagne, right?
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Once, on a road trip between Pennsylvania and Atlanta, we veered off truck-choked Route 81 and wandered back roads into a small southwestern Virginia hamlet for a bite to eat. We found a family-style restaurant where the locals drawled in a regional dialect we found charming. I’ve long forgotten what I ordered, but I’m sure
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Glacially gouged Lake Seneca is a protective godmother to the vineyards ringing her shoreline. Deep as she is – 640 feet at her deepest – Seneca rarely, if ever, freezes over in winter. She spreads a blanket of warmth over the vines to temper the cold. In summer, she reflects the heat back on the
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