Tag: wine
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Wine Guy: Germany’s refreshing, healthy rieslings
With all the attention given to healthier lifestyles and foods, it’s no surprise this also is a concern in the drinks world. The big news recently has been the popularity of hard seltzers and their lower alcohol levels. Now, wines low in alcohol, sugar and calories are emerging to present themselves as healthier alternatives for…
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Wine Guy: Wineries tout sustainable practices
There was a time when wines made with organic grapes were considered inferior. Wine shops would carry a few for the true believers but only on shelves in a corner. Times change, however, and as science, taste and financial benefits grew, wineries began to convert to organic and sustainable practices. For many years, though, those…
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Wine Guy: Bordeaux wines go beyond popular cabernet sauvignon
While cabernet sauvignon garners much of the attention, don’t forget about other traditional Bordeaux blending grapes such as merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot. Merlot has endured a roller coaster reputation with producers and consumers. But, particularly in California and Washington, there are many world-class examples worth attention. The best merlots reveal a rich…
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Wine Guy: Treat yourself with these wines
So, maybe you got a gift card or some cash over the holidays and you’ve decided to treat yourself to an exceptional wine — something for a special occasion, a bottle you’ve always wanted but couldn’t afford, or maybe something that says “good riddance 2020; let’s get 2021 off to a better start.” The following…
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Here are some value options ideal for the holidays | Wine Guy
Most of us indulge during the holidays. Waistlines expand and bank accounts shrink. So it helps to have less expensive, everyday wine options. That means ready-to-drink wines that deliver varietal accuracy, clean fruit and a sense of character for $25 or less. With the following brands, you’ll swear the wines are worth more than you…
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VIDEO | Brewery tasting room welcomes food, drink options
Colorado Springs brewery tasting room welcomes breakfast options and wines-by-the-glass. (Video by Teresa Farney)
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Wine Guy: Sauvignon Blanc provides refreshing drinking for warm weather
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In this blistering weather, it’s natural for wine drinkers to think about cooling off with a refreshing white wine. California sauvignon blanc is an ideal choice. While it comes in a variety of styles and expressions, it’s assertively aromatic, with refreshing acidity. Expect a flavor…