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  • What Does Riesling Taste Like?

    The answer is both simple and fascinating. Riesling tends to share a recognizable family of aromas and flavors, but its personality can change dramatically depending on where it is grown. This is one reason wine lovers often say that Riesling is one of the best grapes for expressing terroir, the influence of climate, soil, and…

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  • Riesling: One of the Most Misunderstood Grapes in the Wine World

    If I say the word Riesling, what comes to mind? For many people, the answer is simple: sweet wine. For decades, Riesling has carried the reputation of being sugary or dessert-like, often associated with inexpensive wines that were popular in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. Because of that history, many wine drinkers…

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  • April Cork Pop

    WINE OF THE MONTH San Gregorio Tempranillo Calatayud 2022 Last evening, the Wilmington Wine Circle gathered once again to explore the vibrant and diverse wines of Spain. From the crisp Atlantic influence of Galicia to the bold, sun-drenched reds of Castilla y León, our April Wine Circle offered a tour across some of Spain’s most…

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  • What Should I Bring? Simple Food Pairings for Our Spanish Wine Circle

    As our upcoming April Wine Circle focused on the wines of Spain approaches, one question always comes up: “What should I bring that will pair well with my wine?” The good news is that Spanish wines are some of the most food-friendly wines in the world. In Spain, wine is rarely enjoyed alone—it’s almost always…

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  • Atlantic Fresh: Discovering Albariño in Spain’s Rías Baixas

    When people think about Spanish wine, the conversation often begins with reds, especially wines made from Tempranillo in regions like Rioja. But along Spain’s rugged northwestern coastline, another wine tells a very different story. Here, the star is a bright, refreshing white wine made from Albariño, grown in the lush, green vineyards of Rías Baixas.…

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  • ¡Cava!: Spain’s Sparkling Secret

    When most people think of sparkling wine, their minds usually go straight to Champagne in France or perhaps Prosecco. But Spain has been quietly producing outstanding sparkling wines for more than a century, often at a fraction of the price. That wine is Cava. If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of Spanish sparkling wine at…

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  • One Grape, Many Personalities: Following Tempranillo Across Spain

    When most people think of Spanish wine, one word usually comes to mind: Rioja. But Spain is far too complex and far too fascinating to be reduced to one single region. For our upcoming April Wilmington Wine Circle focused on the wines of Spain, I invite you to look at the map and follow one…

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  • March Cork Pop

    WINE OF THE MONTHPresqu’Ile Winery Syrah Santa Barbara 2021 A Crowd Favorite: Presqu’Ile Syrah Wins the Night at Wine Circle Last night’s gathering of the Wilmington Wine Circle’s March Wine Circle took us on a journey through one of the wine world’s most fascinating grapes: Syrah, or Shiraz, depending on where you find it grown.…

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  • Perfect Pairings: What to Eat with Syrah/Shiraz

    One of the reasons Syrah and Shiraz are such beloved wines around the world is their incredible versatility at the table. These wines can be powerful and bold or elegant and savory, which means they pair beautifully with a wide range of food from simple snacks to hearty meals. Why Syrah/Shiraz Pairs So Well with…

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  • Celebrating Syrah in the U.S.: From Walla Walla to the Central Coast

    When it comes to Syrah in the United States, two regions consistently rise to the top for quality, character, and stylistic diversity: Walla Walla Valley in Washington State and the Central Coast of California (from Santa Barbara County down through Paso Robles). These producers are crafting Syrah that ranges from bright, peppery and savory to…

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