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Thanksgiving 2021: Enjoy the Best of American Sparkling Rosés
There is nothing better than sparkling rosé to pair with the variety of dishes of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. The 15 wines listed below are the best of the American and Canadian sparkling rosés that we tasted earlier this year. … Continue reading
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2019 Vintage Rosés from Around the World
Today, good quality rosé wines are made all over the world. In this article we focus on some of the most popular 2019 rosés on the market in the US. The wines reviewed here are from Provence and other areas … Continue reading
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East Coast Rosés: Current Releases from the Finger Lakes to North Carolina
The rosé wines of the East Coast have improved dramatically in recent years. Not long ago, rosé wines from the East Coast were likely to be sweet and made from native grape varieties. Today, they are made from vitis vinifera and … Continue reading
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Rosés of Pinot Noir from Around the World: The 2018 Vintage
Rosés made of Pinot Noir are the stars of this year’s rosé tasting. They’re typically light red in color, fragrant with red cherry and pomegranate scents, medium bodied with good fullness in the mouth, and flavorful with flavors that mirror … Continue reading
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Succulent Sweet Wines for the Holidays: The Best of 2018
What better time of the year to open a bottle of profusely perfumed, deeply flavored sweet wine than the Holidays? We’ve tasted a lot of them this past year from Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Washington, and, most recently, the Atlantic Coast … Continue reading
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Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for the Holidays: The Best of 2018
Champagne and sparkling wines are especially popular during the Holidays. Families and friends toast their friendship and welcome the new year with the bubbles that convey a sense of celebration and joy. To help guide your purchases of Champagne and … Continue reading
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East Coast Wine on the Rise
East Coast wineries are on a roll both in terms of production and the quality of wine being made. We recently completed several trips along the East Coast in collaboration with the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association and winery associations in … Continue reading
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Stinson Vineyards of Virginia: New Releases
We are pleased to have the opportunity to review Stinson Vineyards’ new releases. We have been tasting their wines over the past four years and have been increasingly impressed with the improvements in quality and their experimentation with new varieties. … Continue reading
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Sunset Hills Vineyard: Reviews of a Top Virginia Winery
Established in 2008 by Mike and Diane Carney, Sunset Hills is located in Loudoun County, just outside of Washington, DC. Their goal has been to produce premium quality wines following sustainable viticulture practices. Sunset Hills sources the grapes for its … Continue reading
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