Piercing White Wines

• Posted on 8 June 2022
• Posted in france, Gewürztraminer, grillo, Italy, macabeao, muller-thurgau, Oregon, Parellada, pinot gris/pinot grigio
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We’ve all heard of someone having a piercing glance, but have you heard about a piercing white wine? In the case of glances, the term piercing often means that a person is looking especially intently at someone or something, to the point where it can make others feel uncomfortable. In the world of wine, piercing references those wines with high acidity. High acidity in a wine may make your salivary glands go into overdrive, jaw joint feel like it’s gripped or locked for a split second, or maybe it makes your lips pucker

Getting Warm with Wine

• Posted on 3 November 2020
• Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, merlot, Pinot Grigio, Primitivo
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As the temperatures drop and our bodies attempt to adjust to the cooler temperatures of the fall into winter, we don heavier fabrics or add layers of clothing, sit in front of a roaring fire in the firepit or fireplace, and look to hot drinks to warm us from within. This week’s blog features warm wine concoctions, to ease in with the seasonal temperature transition.