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Apr 02, 2018

Geographical Indications on a Wine Label

Geographical indications (GI) are common to all wine producing regions & are often featured on wine labels. A GI is a name which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g. a town, region, or...Read more
Mar 26, 2018

Comparing Pinot Noir

This month’s meeting of the San Diego Chapter of the American Wine Society was themed, Pinot Noir Wines from NakedWines. Our meeting started with some recaps from the officers about financials & membership. A...Read more
Mar 19, 2018

Chianti: Legend of the Black Rooster

The Gallo Nero ( Black Rooster ) is the historic symbol of the League of Chianti and has become the symbol of the wines of Chianti Classico. There are no clear records on the exact origin of this symbol, but the...Read more
Mar 15, 2018

An Evening with: Tenuta Torciano Winery

For our third meeting of the San Diego Wine Guild in 2018, we had Tenuta Torciano Winery presented by Chiara & Valentina Lunare. After some quick announcements about upcoming programs, we quickly got onto...Read more
Mar 07, 2018

Pairing Wine and Cheese

A match made in heaven is how most people would describe the centuries-old tradition of having wine + cheese together. With the right combination you will experience an amazing pairing that will leave you talking...Read more
Feb 25, 2018

A Trip to: Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Today I visited the Temecula wine region for the first time in a long time, so I started with Callaway Vineyard & Winery . When I arrived at the property, I was drawn to a walkway area they have that displays all...Read more
Feb 21, 2018

An Evening with: Pierce Ranch Vineyards

For our second meeting of the San Diego Wine Guild in 2018, we had Pierce Ranch Vineyards presented by Josh Pierce. This small family-owned winery in Monterey County's San Antonio Valley AVA. They produce estate-...Read more
Feb 19, 2018

1855 Bordeaux Classification System

Emperor Napoleon III requested a classification system for France's best wines, which were to be put on display at the 1855 Exposition Universelle de Paris. Wine brokers ranked the top Médoc producers according to...Read more
Feb 15, 2018

Wine Decanting - Why and when to Decant?

Decanting wine is the process of pouring the liquid from the bottle into another vessel (decanter.)

Why decant wine?

Decanting serves two purposes. The first is to separate the wine from any sediment that...Read more
Feb 10, 2018

What is Corkage?

Corkage is a fee charged for the opportunity to bring your own bottle of wine with you to the restaurant.

Corkage Etiquette & Tips: A waiter or sommelier must be the one to open your bottle and pour your...Read more
 
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