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Violent hail storms ravage Bordeaux

Posted on May 29, 2018 by The Wine Commander

If you are visiting Bordeaux this winter be aware that many winemakers have just lost 100% of their harvest. Violent hailstorms ravaged parts of the famous wine region in south western France last Saturday causing major damage in hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Decanter wine double quick smart

Posted on April 6, 2018 by The Wine Commander

I have to admit that decanting is a tricky business. It requires forethought, planning and patience. Unless you are removing sediment from an older bottle decanting is usually best for tannic and younger wines. Decanting introduces oxygen which enhances a … Continue reading →

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King Valley fighting to save Prosecco

Posted on March 26, 2018 by The Wine Commander

BACKGROUND Located in the Italian northern regions of  Veneto and Friuli are the hillside vineyards of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano . The vineyard slopes here are so severe they’re nearly vertical, plummeting down hundreds of feet.  It is the original home … Continue reading →

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Oregon Pinot noir and the Willamette Valley

Posted on March 5, 2018 by The Wine Commander

There are six sub regions in the Willamette Valley AVA’s. (American Viticultural Areas). Chehalem Mountain, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, McMinaville, Ribbon Ridge, and Yamhill Carlton. I managed to cover all the AVA’ s during a 2 week visit. The Willamette … Continue reading →

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Ullage in wine bottles

Posted on February 8, 2018 by The Wine Commander

  The term ullage is used to describe the amount of headspace between the bottle closure and the liquid inside a wine bottle. But how important is this and what does it mean for the condition of the wine? The … Continue reading →

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