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Global Rosé Adventures
If you think rosé begins and ends in southern France, it’s time to grab your passport. While Provence may be the spiritual home of rosé, incredible pink wines are being made all over the world—each with its own personality, grape varieties, and sense of place. Let’s take a quick trip around the globe, one glass…
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The Art of Making Rosé
Rosé may look effortless in the glass, but behind that beautiful pink hue is a winemaking process that’s equal parts precision and artistry. The good news? You don’t need a chemistry degree to understand it—just a little curiosity and a love of what’s in your glass. At its core, rosé is made from red grapes—but…
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Tickled Pink: The Many Shades of Rosé
Rosé isn’t just one wine—it’s a spectrum of flavors, aromas, and, of course, shades of pink. From pale salmon to vibrant bubblegum, the color of a rosé can tell you a lot about what’s in the glass. What the Color Tells You The shade of pink depends largely on grape variety, skin contact, and winemaking…
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Rosé: The Ultimate Summer Wine
Summer is almost here, and with it comes the season of easy, breezy sipping—enter rosé, the ultimate summer wine. From pale salmon to vibrant pink, rosé has something for everyone, whether you’re relaxing on the patio, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just dreaming of a sunny getaway. Oh, she’s popular Rosé’s popularity isn’t just a…
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May Cork Pop
WINE OF THE MONTH Apollo’s Praise Lahoma Vineyard Dry Riesling Seneca Lake, NY 2024 Last evening, the Wilmington Wine Circle was in full swing with the rhythms of Riesling! From Germany, the spiritual home of Riesling, to the Finger Lakes, Australia and to a Grand Cru of Alsace, our May Wine Circle offered a tour…
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Decode a Riesling Wine Label Like a Pro
If Riesling has a reputation problem, it’s not because of what’s in the bottle—it’s because of what’s on the label. Unlike many wines that clearly say “Dry” or “Sweet,” Riesling (especially from Germany) often feels like it’s written in code: long words, unfamiliar terms, and very little obvious guidance. But here’s the truth: once you…
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The Perfect Pair: Simple Small Plates to Showcase Riesling
Few wines play as well with food as Riesling. Thanks to its naturally high acidity, wide spectrum of sweetness levels, and intensely aromatic profile, Riesling can elevate everything from salty snacks to spicy dishes to elegant cheeses. Whether your bottle is bone-dry or lusciously sweet, there’s a pairing that will make it shine and make…
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How to Tell if a Riesling Is Dry Before You Even Taste It
One of the biggest questions people ask about Riesling is simple: “How do I know if it will be sweet or dry?” The good news is that the answer is often right on the label—you just need to know what to look for. Here are four clues that can help you more confidently choose a…
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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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