Greek Xinomavro: Taming of the Shrew
Xinomavro is an indigenous Greek variety that used to produce tannic, acidic, hard-to-love wines. But when handled right (and the Greek vanguard is trying…
Read MoreXinomavro is an indigenous Greek variety that used to produce tannic, acidic, hard-to-love wines. But when handled right (and the Greek vanguard is trying…
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Read MoreWhen traveling, our food strategy usually consists of critically studying Yelp reviews and, better yet, asking local winery or wine shop that we…
Read MoreWe first visited the Anderson Valley on a rainy day at the end of January. As we were driving along the Route 128,…
Read MoreRosé wines hold so many admirable qualities – a pretty color, versatility, and a promise of a perfect summer. Even wines made in…
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