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Pignolo Power

Posted on December 8, 2016 by joyofwine

There are some powerful grapes in the world: by that I mean tannins that are full and bold and can sometimes have a tendency to rip your face off. Nebbiolo, Sagrantino, Touriga Nacional, just to name a few. And then … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #20 – Toro, Spain

Posted on June 16, 2016 by joyofwine

If I’m gonna drink Tempranillo, I’d rather have Toro. Seriously. Tempranillo takes on many hats in Spain and in Toro, it’s called Tinto de Toro, and a Tempranillo taste of its own. There’s not a lot of Tinto de Toro’s … Continue reading →

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