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Wine Education

Two bottles of Riesling from New York - Schulze demonstrating how sugar and ABV can differ based on winemaker decisions.

What the Alcohol Number Is Quietly Telling You

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Chilled bottle of Pinot Noir on a wood board next to a light ruby glass and a Mushroom Gruyere Tart - on a hot July evening. Condensation is running down the front of the wine bottle. Raw mushrooms are skewn around the board.

The Red You Can Chill

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The One Number on the Back Label Worth Reading

The One Number on the Back Label Worth Reading

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Pinot Noir: The Grape That Punishes Winemakers and Rewards Patience

Pinot Noir: The Grape That Punishes Winemakers and Rewards Patience

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Cabernet Sauvignon: Learning to Taste the Structure

Cabernet Sauvignon: Learning to Taste the Structure

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The Aromatic Whites of Alsace: A Framework for Everything We’ve Covered

The Aromatic Whites of Alsace: A Framework for Everything We’ve Covered

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Gewurztraminer: The Grape That Announces Itself

Gewurztraminer: The Grape That Announces Itself

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Stop Letting Wine Be Background Noise

Stop Letting Wine Be Background Noise

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Pinot Blanc & Pinot Gris: What to Expect in the Glass

Pinot Blanc & Pinot Gris: What to Expect in the Glass

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Sélection de Grains Nobles: The Rarest Wine in the Alsatian Cellar

Sélection de Grains Nobles: The Rarest Wine in the Alsatian Cellar

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Dry Riesling: What It Is and Why It Matters

Dry Riesling: What It Is and Why It Matters

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Riesling and Determing Sweetness: How to Read an Alsatian Label

Riesling and Determing Sweetness: How to Read an Alsatian Label

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