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Domane Wachau: Gruner Veltliner

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One of the best aspects of attending Sommelier school is trying so many different wines. Not only different wines, but wines from all over the world. My new favorite white wine to pair with food: Gruner Veltliner. Known to Sommelier’s as “Gru Vee”. From the country of Austria. Gruner Veltliner is Austria’s most widely planted grape [...]

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2010 Epilogue North Coast Chardonnay

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I love being ahead of the game. I do believe that I was one of the first people to try the 2010 Epilogue Chardonnay. You know because I have a slight obsession with Wine.com. And I of course drank this wine while watching The Bachelor. Why you ask? This is one of Ben Flajnick’s (AKA The [...]

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2010 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier

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I love a bright, lush wine to pair with weeknight dinners. Pine Ridge Vineyards has created a delicious everyday white wine. The 2010 Chenin Blanc + Viognier blend. The Chenin Blanc (79%) brings the pear, crisp apples and citrus fruit to this wine. The Viognier (21%) adds some nice peach and lemon flavors. It is [...]

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2010 Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

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I love a bright fruit, acidic Sauvignon Blanc. A zesty Sauvignon Blanc. Full of flavor. Light and crisp. A Sauvignon Blanc that is a delicious aperitif. But also a food friendly wine. Dry Creek Vineyard’s 2010 Sauvignon Blanc is just that wine. The vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley truly demonstrate the diversity of climate [...]

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Filed Under: White Wine Reviews, Wine, Wine Reviews · Tagged With: Dry Creek Vineyards, Healdsburg, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, White Wine Reviews, wine, Wine Reviews
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