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Barolo: Big and Beautiful

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Matt

Meaning ‘little fog’ – referring to the thick fog that sets in around the Piemonte hills during harvest time –  the  Nebbiolo  grape  produces wines with high tannins and acidity which can require years of ageing before being ready to drink. It … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Chile

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Matt

The New World has been successful at building their identities on producing wines from grape varieties that represent their own unique terroir. New Zealand has done this with Sauvignon Blanc, the Australians with Shiraz, and Argentina with Malbec. But what … Continue reading →

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