International Cabernet Franc Day is December 4th and to celebrate we’re sharing just why this delicious grape is so…
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Cheers to a Spectacular Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of the top holidays for wine sales in the United States,…
Food Stories
International Cabernet Franc Day is December 4th and to celebrate we’re sharing…
Wine and Food
Having visited St. Francis Winery & Vineyards only once, I was intrigued to have…
It’s Okay to Be Salty Salt is wine-friendly. Salty food will make…
Horizontal Please When storing your wine, it is best to store it horizontally. If they are stored vertically, it…
The 4th of July has a rich history of traditions: fireworks lighting up the night sky, the aroma of…
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I Pledge Allegiance to the Vine All 50 states in the United States are, in some way, growing grapes…
I Refuse to Reveal My Age Saké has no “vintage” or year, and it is best when drunk as…
Ice Ice Baby Ice wine (also called Eiswein in Austria and Germany) is a type of wine made by…
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Talking Body Body refers to how “heavy” the wine feels in your mouth, as well as how prominent the…
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The Perfect Wine for Chocolate Sweet chocolate with dry wine will make the wine taste sour; and the tannins…
Ain’t No Vineyard High Enough The Salta province in Argentina has the highest vineyard locations in the world! Some…
Episode #34 of The Inside Wine Podcast features an interview with longtime wine auctioneer and current BlockBar COO Jamie…