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Cooking With Wine: Ram Jam Chicken

At WineDown, we asked a few of you what you would like to see more of on our blog on on Facebook and we heard you. You wanted more updates on events and some informational pieces. Many of you asked … Continue reading

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Tips for Tasting Wine like a Pro

Show off to your friends or impress your date when you follow these wine tasting techniques. 1. SIGHT: Look at the color of the wine against a white background (e.g., tablecloth, piece of paper). Notice how dark or pale the … Continue reading

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Wine Trivia – Answer

Yesterday we asked “what is the primary grape used in the production of the Spanish red, Rioja?” Answer: a) To make a Rioja, Tempranillo is often blended with Garnacha Tinta (Grenache), Mazuelo (Carignan), and Graciano. The rich tobacco taste associated … Continue reading

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Wine Trivia

What is the primary grape used in the production of the massive Spanish red, Rioja? a) Tempranillo, b) Malvasia, c) Airen, d) Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wine Trivia – Answer

Yesterday we asked “which wine, once opened, should be refrigerated to preserve its freshness?” Answer: e) All open wine will last longer if it is refrigerated. Sparkling wine, of course, will lose some of its pop, and red wine should … Continue reading

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Wine Trivia

Which wine, once opened, should be refrigerated to preserve its freshness? a) Red, b) White, c) Rose, d) Sparkling, e) All of the above

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Wine Trivia – Answer

Yesterday we asked “what country are Stellenbosch wines from?” Answer: d) This growing region located in South Africa is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc. Stop by the winery and check out … Continue reading

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Wine Trivia

What country are Stellenbosch wines from? a) Austria, b) Germany, c) Hungary, d) South Africa

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Wine Trivia – Answer

Yesterday we asked “when was cork first used as a bottle closure?” Answer: Made from the bark of the cork oak tree, cork stoppers were first used by the Egyptians, and around the late 17th century they became the bottle … Continue reading

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Wine Trivia

When was cork first used as a bottle closure?

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