wine.by.kari

Just tweeting about wine. What’s your favorite wine?

[wine.by.kari @WineByKari]

Fun Fact: Difference between Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba. Basically, d'Asti is typically elegant and d'Alba is powerful. Barbera d'Asti must have at least 85% Barbera. Barbera d'Alba is 100% Barbera. Which do you like better?

WBK WINE CLUB APRIL
T… https://t.co/rV305MVCnP

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Fun Fact: Super Tuscans are wines from Tuscany that use grapes that don't naturally occur in Tuscany. Some of these grapes include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Are you a fan of Super Tuscans?

WBK WINE CLUB APRIL
Theme: Islands of Italy (this o… https://t.co/XpUifptlOl

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Fun Fact: Nero d’Avola dates back to early Greek settlements in Sicily. It is still known as Calabrese, which means “from Calabria”.

WBK WINE CLUB APRIL
Theme: Islands of Italy

CUSUMANO NERO D’AVOLA
Vintage: 2020
Varieties: Nero d’Avola
Taste: Plums a… https://t.co/Lgc9qvFnj2

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Fun Fact: Italy grows most of the Nero d'Avola in the world. Argentina grows some and I have had one from Australia. Have you had a non-Italian Nero d'Avola?

WBK WINE CLUB APRIL WINNER!
Theme: Islands of Italy

VALLE DELL’ACATE BELLIFOLLI NERO D’AVOLA
V… https://t.co/opyta3pk6w

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Fun Fact: Italy grows most of the Nero d'Avola in the world. Do you enjoy this variety?

WBK WINE CLUB APRIL
Theme: Islands of Italy

VIGNETI ZABU NERO D’AVOLA
Vintage: 2021
Varieties: Nero d’Avola
Taste: Blackberries, plums, red fruits.
Thoughts: Nice … https://t.co/O0LkNvdC8q

[wine.by.kari @WineByKari]

Fun Fact: There were 3.35 million tons of wine grapes crushed in California in 2022, according to the California Agricultural Statistics Service and Wine Business. Does this seem high to you? It’s actually rather low compared to previous years!

IF YOU S… https://t.co/1FTb4Be3B2

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Fun Fact: BÖEN translates to ‘The Farm’. The winemaker, Joseph Wagner says, “...the wine I make is indivisible from the land it comes from and that first and foremost, I am a farmer.” Love it!

BÖEN PINOT NOIR
Vintage: 2020
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Taste: B… https://t.co/6hOVD8LUxM

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2016 derby wine estates petite sirah
Fun Fact: Petite Sirah grapes are small which make a high skin to juice ratio. This is why these wines are so dark. Do you enjoy this variety?

DERBY WINE ESTATES PETITE SIRAH
Vintage: 2016
Varieties: 95% Petite Sirah… https://t.co/jSrnbEjY9A

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Fun Fact: Rune Wines winemaker, James Callahan, has had a huge history in winemaking in a short time. From Tempe, AZ to Walla Walla, WA to Wairarapa, New Zealand to Sebastopol, CA and back to AZ - this time Willcox. Hard work (and I'm sure a little fun) … https://t.co/VlXQGearnJ

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Fun Fact: From Coppola Winery site: “Named after the version of a film which most reflects the director's vision, Director's Cut wines represent our winemaker's vision of varietal wines, which express true appellation character.” Have you tried one of th… https://t.co/vXnHdZkEBP

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Fun Fact: Eleanor Coppola, the wife of Francis Ford Coppola, is an American documentary filmmaker. She is most known for Hearts of Darkness: A filmmaker’s Apocalypse. Have you seen it?

ELEANOR
Vintage: 2012
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
T… https://t.co/rsSxTRkWAp

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Fun Fact: An Australian tree with peeling bark and fluffy white flowers is a Paperbark. Do you know this tree?

This wine is from a fifth-generation winemaking family. Paperbark wines are as loveable as their namesake (see fun fact). Made from grapes rip… https://t.co/fHCkP1at6V

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Fun Fact: Zinfandel has been known as America's grape, but it actually comes from Croatia. In Italy, Zinfandel is known as Primitivo. Is Zinfandel something you drink regularly?

FAIR OAKS RANCH ZINFANDEL
Vintage: 2021
Varieties: Zinfandel
Taste: Red blu… https://t.co/46NRL9Dsoc

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Fun Fact: Ray and Pam Derby have over 400 acres under cultivation within San luis Obispo County, California, USA. They grow 24 different varieties!

DERBY WINE ESTATES FIFTEEN 10 WHITE
Vintage: 2019
Varieties: 32% Viognier, 26% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Bla… https://t.co/62AYbeJFHh

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Fun Fact: Cooper’s Hawk White (table wine) is a blend of their Pinot Gris and Riesling. It was interesting to taste the single varietals side by side!

COOPER'S HAWK April 2023 tasting notes. Favorite this month? Prosecco! Who doesn’t love a great bubbl… https://t.co/An5lkAZLjD

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Fun Fact: MJ Keenan is the winemaker of several labels, including Puscifer - Queen B. He has 110 acres under vine throughout the state of Arizona. He’s making amazing wines!

A tasting I recommend at Merkin in Old Town Scottsdale is TRUE CANNOISSEUR! Fun… https://t.co/iZy2JNzGmJ

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Fun Fact: Half of these wines are 2023 azcentral Arizona Wine Competition winners! See below for the awards.

RUNE Spring Wine Club Shipment is full of goodies! Which would you try first?

🍷 2021 Picpoul Blanc
🍷 2021 Amphora Rosé - Double Gold
🍷 2021… https://t.co/qQBVcDShD1

[wine.by.kari @WineByKari]

Fun Fact: The minimum ABV of Barolo must be 13%, according to DOCG regulations. Most exceed this, like this one is 14.5%. Are you a fan of Barolo?

Farello Barolo
Vintage: 2017
Varieties: Nebbiolo
Taste: Ripe raspberries, cherries, juicy, great tannins.… https://t.co/kOdNTR09Zn

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Fun Fact: “Farming is at the core of @altaorsawines and has been for more than three decades. Stewards of a 160-acre mountain property, they farm in a holistic manner - using organic and regenerative agricultural practices. Patience, observation, science… https://t.co/dp6KFa3cyM

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If you’re in KC, check out Bacaro Primo! Great atmosphere, food, and wine list!!
@bacaroprimo
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Thanks to @underdogwine for the introduction ❤️

#instawine #ilovewine #lovewine #winetime #winedown #winelife #winewinewine #winegram #wineocl… https://t.co/zAjNEhWDQm