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WHAT’S THAT SMELL? AROMAS IN WINE
“You’ll get notes of green apple skins, lemon, pear, and ginger in this wine.” These are just some of the words you might hear during a wine tasting. A large misconception is that those descriptors are actually put into the wine. Here at Hawk Haven, we only use grapes to make our wines – no …
BARREL FERMENTATION VERSUS BARREL AGING – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Oak barrels have been used in wine production since the Roman Empire. The terms “barrel fermentation” and “barrel aging” are often used interchangeably, but they are in fact different processes. In this week’s Wine Wednesday, we’ll dive into the difference, as well as what we do for some of our white wines. . Barrel Fermentation In …
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DESSERT IN A GLASS
Some drinkers swear off sweet wines, and others refuse anything else. Dessert wines can come in a variety of sweetness levels and pair with a wide range of foods. At Hawk Haven, we are excited to announce the release of our 2010 White Port this upcoming August 24th weekend. In this week’s Wine Wednesday, we’ll explore …
STORING, SERVING, & SAVING WINE
Storing wine properly can make or break a bottle. Serving wine at the proper temperature can also greatly impact your experience enjoying it. In this week’s Wine Wednesday, we’ll explore the best way to store wine, serve wine, and how long to save wine after its been opened. Storing – Temperature, Light, Humidity, Positioning The …
STRENGTHENING YOUR WINE-TASTING PALATE
Wine tasting has become a popular activity, but it can sometimes seem intimidating. How do people pick up those different flavors and aromas? Why doesn’t anyone say it tastes like grapes? Can any person learn how to taste wine like a pro? In this week’s Wine Wednesday, we’ll explore how to strengthen your palate for …
SYRAH, SHIRAZ, AND PETITE SIRAH – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Most people have more questions than answers about Syrah. Are Syrah and Shiraz the same thing? And what is Petite Sirah? In this week’s Wine Wednesday, we’ll explore these three different, yet not so different, wines. Que Syrah, Syrah Originally from the Rhône Valley in France, Syrah is a thick-skinned grape that produces rich, flavorful …
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WINE WEDNESDAY: SYRAH
Hello, my name is Ryan and I am excited to be taking over our first installment of the Wine Wednesday series where today I’ll be talking about one of my favorite varietals: Syrah! I love Syrah in general, but specifically Hawk Haven’s Signature Series Syrah. It is one of my favorites because although I can (and do!) drink it year-round, …
