Category: WINE 101
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I know you’re all thinking Minnesota red wine grapes? You mean Minnesota actually has wine? YES YES YES and YES! In fact, Minnesota has numerous red grape varieties and white wine grape varieties. These are not only growing in the state but developed in the state! Let’s deep dive into some amazing hybrid varietals. I’m…
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In wine terms, we’ve all heard of, and most likely enjoyed a red blend wine. Some of the most well-known in the U.S. include brands such as The Prisoner Wine Company’s Prisoner red blend of red wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono, and the unexpected Zinfandel. This proprietary red wine blend hails from Napa…
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It’s easy to fall in love with French wine, but it can be difficult to fall in love with French wine terms. And, while French wine regions from the Champagne region to the Loire Valley and Burgundy to Bordeaux may make some of the best wine made anywhere in the world, they can be the…
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With anxious abandon, I cut the coil, pop the cork, pour a glass, and discover my treasure is nothing but a sour wine! How on earth could this have happened? Has this ever happened to you? You’ve saved a special bottle of wine for years. For a special occasion. For a highly anticipated event. Or, for the perfect meal.…
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What exactly is sustainable wine? Join me, KristiWineNerd as I explore the topic!
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Are you tired of feeling uncertain when it comes to wine? Do you want to impress clients and colleagues with your wine knowledge and selection skills? WINE WIZE is your go-to destination for wine education tailored specifically for business professionals like you! Our programs are designed to take the fear out of lack of wine…
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Nature itself is full of mystery, but so is a visit to a natural wine shop! So, it shouldn’t be a surprise natural wine brings it’s own set of mysteries in every bottle! Much of the wine consumed, especially in the U.S. is driven by consistency, the familiar, knowing what to expect each time the…
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Dailyish Confessional: Did I cheat? Or did I not cheat? Oh the question is burning and I don’t have the answer! Cheat on what you ask? Painful as it is, here is my story… As you know, since you’re loyal readers and watch every one of my W.O.W. Wine of the Week episodes (yes, that…
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Dailyish Confessional: Drinking wine is always fine, but tasting together is always better! The past few weeks have been crazy busy and I appreciate your patience as you awaited my next adventure with the utmost of patience. Seriously, I know that’s just my wishful thinking, but I do appreciate your readership and support. Maybe I…
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Dailyish Confessional: Wine tastings. Oh how I dig wine tastings. They are magical events with table after table of unctuous liquid just waiting patiently in multicolored bottles for me to say the magic words, ”I’d like to try that one, please!” Time stands still. And my empty glass waits anxiously for the pour. Glug, glug,…