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How Long Does Wine Last?
Learn how long lasts and how to store it for optimal freshness.
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Tasting Tips
Not sure how to approach a wine tasting? Learn how with these helpful tips from Francis Ford Coppola Winery Winemaker Francois Cordesse.
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Does vintage really matter?
Learn how a wine can be made one year and the next year with the same varietal (grape kind) from the same place and turn out different!
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Barrel Aging
Learn what it means to barrel age wine and why it's so important to the winemaking process.
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Why Do Wines Get Scored and Why Should I Care?
Learn about wine scores you see or hear about in the grocery stores and why they're important.
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What are Toast Levels?
Toast levels in wine barrels impart many different flavors and aromas in wine. This easy to use infographic will show you which flavors and aromas are imparted by various toast levels.
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Grape growing and seasonality
Learn what is happening every season and expand your understanding past harvest (crush) time of the year!
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Discover the Sonoma County AVAs
Learn about the Sonoma County AVAs, what sets them apart and what wines thrive in which regions.
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Wine Dictionary
Ever wonder what the wine terms mean? We have a list of some of the most common wine terms, what they mean and when to use them.
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Fermenting at Home
Discover the similarities of making wine, beer and cider and what makes each process unique.
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How Do You Drink Canned Wine?
Winemaker Tondi Bolkan discusses all things canned wine, including the story behind our Sofia Minis.
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Wine at Your Holiday Table
When faced with many different food options, it’s hard to know which wine to pick. It’s time to break it down it for you so you will have the perfect wines to serve with your delicious holiday meal this year!
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Holiday Wine & Cheese Pairings
Although there are no rules set in stone about pairing wine and cheese, there are some guidelines to follow as well as classic pairings.
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Holiday Party Ideas with Wine
It's time to get creative with your holiday party plans! We've got some tips and tricks for hosting fabulous holiday parties all incorporating great wine ideas!