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Wine Terms New Wine Drinkers Should Know

One of the reasons the wine world can seem a bit intimidating is that many wine terms thrown around are unfamiliar to novices. Wine terminology for beginners can seem like a whole new language, but don’t let that put you off booking your first…
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Best Cocktails for Warm Summer Nights

Nothing is more relaxing than kicking back with a frosty glass of wine on a warm summer evening. Whether listening to the waves crash on the beach or crickets in your backyard, the right wine cocktails for summer can elevate any experience.…
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Best Wine Pairings for Summer Food

Whether you prefer to spend your summer lounging by the pool or surfing in the ocean, the season provides limitless opportunities for fun in the sun. But, of course, it's also a great time to gather with loved ones and break out your favorite…
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Recipes for Cooking With Wine

For even the most experienced home cooks, a love of wine doesn’t always translate directly to mastery of cooking with wine. It can be difficult to know which are the best wines to cook with, and when it’s preferable to reserve wine for your…
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11 Fun Wine Tricks to take you from Zero to Hero

If you've recently become passionate about wine, you know that there's plenty to learn. Whether you want to up your wine game to impress a certain someone or just heading to a tasting with a group of wine connoisseurs, you will know a thing…
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The Best Things to Do in Temecula

Temecula is Southern California’s premier wine country, meaning its major appeal to visitors is in wonderful wine-tasting opportunities and gorgeous vineyard scenery. Located just 60 minutes from San Diego and 90 minutes from Los Angeles,…
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Wine Etiquette Tips

The world of wine isn’t quite as stuffy as many imagine it to be, but it’s always helpful to know the basics of wine etiquette. A few easy tips can make you feel more comfortable at wine tastings and other social events involving wine, and…
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4 Wine Pairings That Make Spring Meals Pop

There are few things as vibrant as spring. Spring is the season of new beginnings — when farmers plant their seeds, fresh buds bloom, and the temperatures slowly rise. This time of the year is also significant in the culinary world. Depending…
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How To Tell If a Wine Is Corked

If you look forward to opening a bottle of wine at the end of a long day like so many wine drinkers do, you’re probably expecting to smell the familiar fruity, floral or earthy aroma of your favorite wine. But every once in a while, that lovely…
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Proper Wine Glass Etiquette

Whether you’re new to wine or just don’t normally drink vino outside the comfort of your own home, there may be some wine glass etiquette you’re not aware of. After all, when you’re so focused on the amazing aroma and flavor of your…