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Difference Between Cork Bottles and Screw Cap Bottles

If you look forward to the satisfying sound of a wine cork popping off to signal the end of your workweek, you’re certainly not alone. For more than 400 years, that has been the universal, traditional sealing of wine. These days, however,…
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Sip, Stay, and Zoom!

Social Distancing with a Twist…or Shall we Say Sip? Amid the ongoing pandemic, what do two dedicated Temecula winery owners do for members, tasters, and employees? Well let us tell you, they keep the corks poppin! Virtual Wine Tasting Let’s…
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Best Preservation Systems for Opened Wine

Save your wine for another day without fear of it going bad We’d all love to live in a world where wine never goes bad and money for more bottles never runs out. But, sadly, that’s not real life—at least, not for most of us. So what…
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Wine Tasting - The Right Way

Don’t act like a rookie and gulp wine down like it’s a cup of grape juice—learn wine tasting the right way. Wine tasting is like a ballet. When expertly choreographed and performed, a ballet is breathtaking and delightful to witness.…

How Corks Affect a Wine's Quality

Before winemakers began using corks, oil-soaked rags were stuffed into the necks of bottles to preserve wine. It wasn’t until the 17th century that natural corks became a popular replacement. Corks were a huge improvement from rags and are…
Vineyard Bee Netting - Viticulture

Why Sweet Oaks Uses Bee Netting

A vineyard that protects its grapes at all costs. When you imagine a vineyard, you probably envision rolling hills covered with rows of beautiful green vines. And normally, that’s exactly what Sweet Oaks looks like. But just after veraison…
Wine Barrels - Storing Wine

Best Temperature for Drinking Wine

Let the taste, smell, and quality come to life with the optimal drinking temperature. If you've ever gulped down lukewarm coffee or hot water, then you're aware that temperature impacts your enjoyment of drinks. And that includes wine, too. Whether…