The Demystified Vine

Taking the mystery out of wine exploration!

Made in California, this 2011 vintage red is a bottle of… well… delicious adult grape juice. That’s right. None for the children. It was one of the juiciest and fruitiest wines I’ve had in a while. It wasn’t multi-faceted and it didn’t have a layered complexity. It was, as I’ve said, some really good grape …

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The Demystified Vine is back after a short hiatus. I have been studying my wine-loving butt off for my Sommelier certification. It is all done now, and I am ready to roll again! Thank you for your patience! The last stop: Vineland Estate Winery Located on Moyer Rd. in Vinelands, we rushed off from our …

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Happy New Year everyone! Twenty-twelve came and went; it mimicked the blink of an eye! It was as though 2012 was on a bullet train. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to try some wonderful and not-so-wonderful wines throughout the course of last year. I am also happy to announce that my domain name …

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Tempranillo is one of Spain’s most favoured varetials. It’s a black grape that is grown widely across the entire country. As a result, it is harvested and turned into wine of either single varietal, or added with other varietals of the country, including Graciano, Garnacha (Spanish for Grenache), Mazuelo, or some international varietals such as …

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Another week closer to the holidays, and here we are again! This time ’round, I present to you the lastest and greatest version of “O Tannin Bomb” written by Martin Knowles and myself. Enjoy! O Tannin Bomb (O Christmas Tree) O tannin bomb, O tannin bomb, How astringent is thy finish! You might be big, …

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