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Wine Varietals (6 posts found)
Information on wine styles, wine varietals, and the exciting world of wine.
The World Through Rosé Tinted Glasses
In the context of wine, summer screams rosé season. For some reason, most people love to drink rosé when it’s warm and the sun is shining. We like to enjoy it all year round, but there is no doubt that in recent years, the world can't seem to get enough of the...
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Five things to know about Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc. especially New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and specifically Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has captured the imagination of wine lovers around the world. For those who love this wine varietal, well that's all you really need to know. However, if you w...
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Roast Chicken and Pumpkin Ravioli
Without a doubt Sauvignon Blanc loves food. The quintessential match is seafood, but it is not the only match that will enhance the enjoyment of this zesty wine varietal. Italian based tomato sauces are also delicious with Sauvignon Blanc. However, if you wan...
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Sauvignon Blanc Loves Food
Sauvignon Blanc loves food! Its ‘zing’ is a delectable complement to seafood, shellfish and white fish. Crunchy summer salads and green peppers, or think any 'green' dish with parsley, rosemary, basil, cilantro or mint, and you'll find it a great food match. T...
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What’s special about Sauvignon Blanc
With its origins in France, you would think that the Loire, the traditional home of Sauvignon Blanc, known as Sancerre locally, would be responsible for the popularity of this vibrant wine varietal. However, this is not the case.New Zealand burst on the intern...
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Get ‘Savvy’ with Sauvignon Blanc
The introduction of Marlborough’s astonishing Sauvignon Blanc in the 1980s was the definitive benchmark style for the varietal that saw New Zealand wine explode onto the international scene. World-beating performances in international competitions, rapturous c...
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