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Before I even knew Somerset cheddar existed, when I tasted my first bite of Extra-Sharp White Cheddar as a…
Q. Which of these is a good way to chill a wine quickly? A. Add cold water to the…
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Q. What is a Super Tuscan made from? A. Super Tuscan wines are made with all or some non-indigenous…
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Q. What is Claret wine? A. Claret is an old-fashioned term the Brits used for Bordeaux at least as…
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…Can you hear that? No, not the jingle bells—the popping corks! It’s the sound of the holiday season officially…