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Seafood: It’s Not Just For White Wine

Warm weather is on its way, which means more time outside on the boat & more fresh seafood!  It has long been said that white wine goes best with fish, however this does not have to be the case. Depending on the type of fish or seafood you serve, you may be able to serve […]

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Stop and Smell the Rosé

Looking to improve your wine palate? Well we know just the wine, Rosé. Just to be clear, rosé is a red wine, not a White Zinfandel. Rosé is a red wine that was offered only a chance to “peak” at the skins during fermentation.  This results in a slightly tannic, dry wine with a grey/pink […]

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No Time for Exercise? Red Wine to the Rescue!

We’ve all had those moments when our hectic schedule get overwhelming and we lose all time to exercise. Not exercising on a regular basis can lead to some serious future health risks such as diabetes, bone density lose, heart disease, and other problems. Good news though, if it’s been a few days since your last gym […]

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What Wine Myths Have You Heard?

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 […]

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Red Wine & Dark Chocolate Pairings: Doctor’s Orders

There is a lot to love about February, not only is it the host month for the sweetest holiday, Valentine’s Day, but it is also national heart month.  While it is important to remember the ones we love and heart health all year round, February gives us a time to increase our awareness and make […]

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Trips Back in ‘Wine Time’

Wine is a wonderfully complex beverage, one that ages wonderfully with time.  We find a bottle, place it in our cellar and finally open this vintage bottle after ten years of ageing.  Wines such as these are usually kept for those special occasions with friends and family on a Christmas Eve or another celebration.  When […]

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Storytelling: The History of Wine

“Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence” – Robert Fripp Drinking wine is a social activity that people share with friends and family throughout the year, and especially at the holidays.  Warm, cozy feelings on cool evenings from stories told around a blazing fire.  Storytelling has been a part of the wine […]

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The Weather & Mira’s Harvest

While Europe is seeing the worst vintage in the last 50 years, Napa Valley is experiencing the opposite. The mild Indian Summer we experienced in September carried well into October. We had harvested and fermented our Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir and were patiently waiting for the red Bordeaux varieties as well as our […]

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