The Demystified Vine

Taking the mystery out of wine exploration!

If you like white wines that are fruit forward, I recommend you try Kettle Valley Winery’s 2010 Gewürztraminer. If you don’t like fruit in your face, well, you’re out of luck with this one. I decided to purchase this bottle because I wanted to contribute a little “Gewurz” to the stomachs and hearts of the …

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Fact: This is one juicy Rosé. Opinion: If you don’t go out and try this Rosé, you will seriously regret it. (Hey! It’s my opinion!) I couldn’t have said it better myself. Oh wait… At 11.1% abv, this light-bodied bottle of light pink gorgeousness is one that will please. From the Okanagan Valley, BC, it …

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O solo mio… How I disappeared into this wine! Breath taken, I completely forgot that my partner was sitting across the table from me, and that I had cooked him this lovely birthday dinner. Moreover, the ricotta and spinach manicotti and insalate verde could wait in line for the Massolino to take its turn! Alright, …

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Close your eyes. Okay, just wait to close your eyes until you are done reading this. Or else you won’t be able to read, and then we are both out of luck here. Imagine walking along a country road. It’s a sunny summer day; barely any clouds in the sky. The temperature is hovering around …

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Before we enter the world of this Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, let us begin with some background knowledge. It is good for you, you know! Santa Carolina is one of the seven largest wineries in all of Chile. It was established in 1875, although Chile has been making wine for ages. When I say ages, I …

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