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6 Foods That Pair Perfectly With Redneck Vineyards’ Catas “Trophy” Wife Sangiovese

While endless guides recommend pairing complicated dishes with fancy wines, at Redneck Vineyards, we keep it simple. After a long day, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen or hunting down unique ingredients. Our wines…
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Why Wine Can Be Pricey

Wine prices are kind of complicated. In theory, the price of a bottle of wine should increase directly in line with its quality. But quality is at least partially subjective. Further, we’re all easily biased by price. More than one study has…
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Why Try Wine?

For many, trying wine for the first time is a memorable experience. It might be love at first sip, but it could also leave some wondering how anyone could enjoy it? Perhaps you are in the middle of that, unimpressed but mildly intrigued. But,…
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How to Identify Wine Flavor Profiles

It’s amusing to imagine a snooty wine expert dramatically inhaling, slurping, and pondering over a glass of wine before proclaiming it to taste like blackberries in the nose with an old leather couch on the finish. But don’t believe that…
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Why Do Wine Vintages Matter?

We’ve all heard about wine vintages, but what are they, and why do they matter? As exciting as the concept may be, wine vintages do NOT mean that your bottle of choice is a die-hard secondhand shopper. Instead, a wine vintage is the year the…

Common Myths About Wine

For those unfamiliar with the world of wine, it can feel intensely intimidating and complex, especially if you have heard a wine sommelier speak about wines using technical jargon. Fortunately, learning about wine isn’t nearly as daunting…

Why Choose Sweet Oaks

Choosing your next favorite wine can be very overwhelming. California alone has over 4,000 wineries, each offering an ever-changing list of labels. Even narrowing your choices down to a particular variety, terroir, or vintage gives countless…
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Best Wine Tastings for Mom on Mother’s Day

If you live near Temecula Valley or plan on visiting during Mother’s Day, you should leave some time in your schedule for a wine tasting. Better yet, bring your mom for a fun day surrounded by the beauty of Southern California’s wine country!…
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Spring Food and Wine Pairings

Is there anything more joyous than feeling the sun warming your face again and seeing the blossoms burst to life on the trees? Wine and springtime go hand in hand. The longer days coax us out of our homes, seeking to reconnect with loved ones.…
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How To Pick the Best Wines To Gift Mom on Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, you might wonder what to get your mom that she’ll truly appreciate. For many mothers, that special something happens to be good wine. But if you’re not sure what your mother’s favorite wine is, it can be hard…