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Month: July 2025

Mavrud from Bulgaria

Getting to Know Mavrud from Bulgaria

I love learning about new grapes. Today, the grape is Mavrud from Bulgaria. Please join me on this exploration.  ...

Oak and wine

Oak’s Impact on Wine

A few years ago, I wrote an article called “The Role Oak Plays in the Taste of Wine”. Today, I...

Blind judging at DWWA 2025. Credit: Ellen Richardson

Decanter World Wine Awards

I read an article by Decanter about the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). They bode well for America. Woo hoo....

Getting to know orange wine

Is It Time to Try Orange Wine?

You’ve probably heard of Orange Muscat, but have you heard of orange wine? Today, we’re going to explore this little...

Popes tend to like wine

Popes and Wine

I googled popes and wine and found many articles on the topic. So, I thought I would share what I...