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 …

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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 …

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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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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, …

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