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What’s In a Name?

Earlier this month the Calistoga AVA was finally approved by the TTBafter 5 years of review and consideration.  AVA is the abbreviation for American Viticultural Area, which is America’s version of AOCs in France.  In the U.S. AVAs do not prescribe strict grapegrowing and winemaking requirements like AOCs (Appellation d’Origine Controlee).  However, AVAs are still [...]

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Getting to Know Burgundy

Like shyly asking out that girl in school you’ve always kind of liked, but have never gotten around to it because the bold, aggressive girl next door was so much easier and quite a lot fun… if you know what I mean I am reaching out and looking for some more elegant wine love with Burgundy.  [...]

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