Wine Articles and Education

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Malbec’s True Home

Where Does Malbec Grow Best? Malbec thrives in Argentina – Originally from France, it found its true home in Argentina, where it produces bold, fruit-forward

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The Best Cure

How Was Wine Used As Medicine? Wine was used as medicine – Ancient Greeks and Romans prescribed wine to treat ailments and mixed it with

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The Moon is Magic

How Does the Moon Affect Winemaking? Biodynamics includes lunar cycles – Biodynamic winemakers often follow the phases of the moon for planting, pruning, and harvesting.

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What’s Your Secret?

How Old is the Oldest Wine Vine? Some vines are over 400 years old – Slovenia has the world’s oldest known grapevine still producing fruit.

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South Africa’s Signature Grape

What is Pinotage? South Africa’s signature grape – Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, was created in 1925 and produces bold, smoky wines.