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Champagne – Vintage vs. Non Vintage

Champagne – Vintage vs. Non Vintage

The holidays are a time for celebration. For many, these celebrations wouldn’t be the same without glasses of Champagne,  But which Champagnes should we reach for when bottles of bubbly abound? Champagne Region Sparkling wine can only be identified as “Champagne” when...
Does My Wine Have Smoke Taint?

Does My Wine Have Smoke Taint?

A ‘tainted’ wine is one in which an outside impurity makes its way into your glass. When wildfires strike, the residue of the smoke can settle on grape vines, leaving a film of volatile phenolic compounds. They infiltrate the grape skin, forming bonds with the sugars...