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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #27 – Argentina
For those that know me well, will know I’m not a big fan of Malbec. At all. A big part of it has to do with what was the rising trend of this grape and it being everywhere. (This trend … Continue reading
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Tagged Andes, argentina, blend, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateaux, French, Malbec, Mendoza, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, thirsty, Thirsty Thursday, Thursday, Uco Valley, wine, Winemaker
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #26- Beaujolais
After a few weeks hiatus, since I was in Italy, then back in full force to fall scheduling at the store, Thirsty is back this week with something other than Italy! (I’m trying really hard to think outside my Italian box!) … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Thirsty Thursday, wine
Tagged Beaujolais, carbonic maceration, cru, dark, Enotri, Fleurie, France, Gamay, Lucien Lardy, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Nouveau, November, release, Thirsty Thursday, Thursday
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #23- Seguret (France)
I’m sure there are many of you wondering about Seguret… In the Côtes du Rhône, there are three different levels of quality when it comes to labelling your wines Côtes du Rhône. There’s the basic Côtes du Rhône, then there … Continue reading
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Tagged Chateauneuf-du-pape, Clairette, Cotes du Rhone, France, Gigondas, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Rhone Valley, Seguret, Syrah, Thursday, Ugni Blanc, Villages
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #18- Tasmania
When one thinks of Pinot Noir, Tasmania is likely not the first country that comes to mind! However, Pinot likes cool climate, and in fact Tasmania, the island south of the continent of Australia, boasts a climate entirely suitable to … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Pinot Noir, Tasmania, Tempest, thirsty, Thirsty Thursday, Thursday, varietal
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #13- Marche
Of all the the autochothonous grapes out there, Lacrima certainly seems to be one that is more native than others. This grape has held much fascination for myself and for those in my tasting group. There was complete silence in … Continue reading
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Tagged Adriatic, autochthonous, di Morro d'Alba, grape, Italy, Lacrima, Marche, native, Thursday
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