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What Is Pinot Noir? Pinot noir wine is named after the variety of grapes used to make it. Also known as “Red Burgundy” in many parts of the world, the pinot noir variety of grapes is the 10th most planted grape variety in the world. However, these grapes are not among the most common, as they have a reputation for being high maintenance. It takes a particular climate to be able to grow these uniquely dark, dense grapes — the Burgundy region of France, the Sonoma Valley in the United States and the Baden region of Germany all have it. …
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The popularity of wine in our society can’t be denied. From wine tastings and painting parties to slogans on t-shirts and signs, wine drinking has become not only a popular pastime, but also a lifestyle. In 2016 alone, 399 million cases of wine were shipped to the U.S. from both domestic and foreign producers, with sales totaling over 60 billion dollars. It may seem like everyone is jumping on the wine bandwagon. However, there are still many people out there who are just learning to like wine or dislike it for one reason or another. Reasons Why People Don’t Like …
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Not all food and wine festivals are created equal. The inspiration for wine festivals stemmed from celebrating the harvest of grapes – and we can trace the origin of these celebrations back to the Greek god of the grape harvest, Dionysus. But over time, they have evolved in various ways in different places all across the country. While some continue to celebrate in the fall, around the traditional time of harvest, others have started hosting in different seasons. While some focus on unique, regional wines, others have expanded to include an international portfolio of varieties. Many benefit tourism, while others …
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If you’ve spent time on social media lately or have gone out with friends, wine has probably been a popular topic. With a rise in wineries in the United States — around 5% annually according to WineBusiness.com —sharing and talking about wine online, visiting wineries, enjoying wine-centered events and building memories that include wine have all become wildly popular pastimes. Perhaps you enjoy a glass here and there but you’re not quite sure how to decipher your actual taste in wine. Or maybe you’re unsure about how to make a purchase. What does “vintage” mean, anyway? What’s a table wine? …
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