You Had Me At Merlot

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[You Had Me At Merlot @HadMerlot]

@dustinmeyer Hah, why thank you!

[You Had Me At Merlot @HadMerlot]

@jaisandhir Thanks! I wish you could have tried it. If you ever see it in store, I highly reccomend it!

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What's happening world? I just tried the most interesting wine. Ever heard of #Brazin? This was a 2010 #zinfindal. My wine rep friend had this old bottle. 8 yrs old! SO MUCH FLORAL & grain flavor. I would describe it as jasmin rice. So fun! That's what #Wine is all about, right?

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@marc_coventry Nice!! I was blown away by this one. It had a unique flavor to me. Next time, I'll try it with a bbq dish. Thanks for your input!

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I have more #wine to come but I would like to shout out #Raffaldini #Vineyard & #winery in Ronda, #NorthCarolina for treating us so well earlier this weekend. Absolutley one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! Here are some sweet pictures.
Xoxo, RachieBaby

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Fun fact, texture in white #wine refers to acidity which can feel(on a scale from acidic to neutral)tart, crisp & soft. Texture in red wine refers to tannicity & can be described as astringent, firm & soft. Understanding this is good because you'll be better at finding your favs!

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Tasting #wine can be complicated if not done in order. Remember that the initial characteristics are felt in the mouth. Then specific flavors like say strawberry are percieved through the retronasal passage. At first sip try looking for sweetness, texture & body. Hope this helps!

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@julietbravofox I can agree with that and same for merlot.

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Rule of thumb for serving #wine is, chilled for white and room temp for red. However, because tannins taste more bitter when cold, it's the tannicity which determines a wine's proper serving temp. So lighter reds like #pinot should be served a bit cooler than ones like #cabernet.

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@marc_coventry Yeah, I deffinitley agree with that Mark.

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@mchlsllvn97 You're awesome! Cheers! 🍾

[You Had Me At Merlot @HadMerlot]

@julietbravofox The main message is in the written content. The chart is a general guide for which wines may be better suited for a cooler temp. You can share with me a more accurate chart if you have one.

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@CorkJava Haha, you're so right. 🤣

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As "grigio" means grey in #Italian, the same goes for "gris" (gree) in #French. The difference is not the #grape variety in this instance but rather a regional/cultural difference. As the story goes, the French refused to have an Italian word on their bottle. 🌍

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@CorkJava Not sure what you mean.

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Did you know you can tell how sweet your glass of #wine is without even tasting it? It's all about the swirling technique. Just as honey sticks to the side of its bottle, so does sweet wine. So, after swirling check how much residue is left on the glass. More residue=more sugar😘

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When it pops too soon.

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So excited about #Muirwood #Chardonnay, a new FAVORITE! My opinion is that it's super buttery & smooth, a little oaky, some elegant fruit flavor and bold vanilla. It's pretty dry but addictive. Great paired with pesto chicken or all by itself. #CHEERS to me!👌 @ABCWineCountry

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@HermannTLombard "A careful slurp" I like that! I'm still working on my accuracy but kudos to you, that's pretty good. :)

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Observing the legs(droplets) on your glass of #wine can actually tell you how much alcohol it contains without even reading the label. #Alcohol evaporates faster than water. So after swirling check to see how fast they develop. The faster they form the higher the alcohol content.

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Did you know that the word "grigio" in #pinotgrigio is #Italian for grey? This is due to the #grape skin's greyish color, that is of course before it is removed for fermentation. That's why white #wine is clear instead of green or red! 🍇🥂
#ItsAllAboutTheGrapeBaby