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Health myths seem to creep up on a weekly basis saying eating too much of this causes a disease, but are not actually supported by any data.  Wine is also a subject of a few myths that do not have any evidence to back them up and have been proven incorrect. One of these myths […]

In November 2012 The Reverse Wine Snob, Jon Thorsen, treated our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon to an excellent review, naming it a must have for the holiday season.  We are humbled and honored that Jon has decided to now highlight our 2009 Syrah. The 2009 Mira Winery Hyde Vineyard Syrah begins with a strong, pleasing aroma […]

At a restaurant and all of a sudden your palms sweat, gut clinches, eyes blur…sound familiar? You must have been put in charge of picking out the wine for a date, business party or group dinner.  Sweat no more! Follow these simple steps from Mira Winery to learn how to order wine like a sommelier […]

Wine decanting has been a part of wines history for centuries. Though not everyone decants his or her wine, it does give your young or aged wine a smoother taste.  Many people don’t decant wine because the purpose may not be very clear.  Decanting wine has two effects on a bottle.  We want to get […]

Did you know that there are more chardonnay vines in the U.S. than all red wine vines combined? California chardonnay is now planted on nearly 100,000 acres & accounts for more than 53 million cases of wine shipped to U.S. consumers each year, according to the latest figures from CA's Wine Institute.  Surprised? Even more, […]

The holiday season among us, and with it comes gift giving of all kinds: Secret Santa with friends, neighborhood drop ins, office cocktails and other festive occasions galore.  With so much going on it can be hard to know exactly what gift to give, and especially at a reasonable price!  When a bottle of wine […]

Every holiday provides a time for family traditions, however it doesn’t have to be exactly the same every year.  We all know that children in preschool and elementary school always come home with a handmade ornament that they created all on their own.  Who says making ornaments is reserved for just the kids?  Making beautiful […]

There are many different reasons why people enjoy wine.  There are also many different reasons why people enjoy wine when they do.  But are there differences between male and female wine drinkers, and if so why?  A recent research study on wine, performed by the Institute of Masters of Wine, explores this issue more closely […]

During the holiday season between Thanksgiving and the New Year, several articles and blogs will push the importance of wine pairings: does bold or smooth work best with main dishes, what wines are best to serve with sweets, is there a way to have too many options for your guests?  Though wine is more scrutinized […]