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Try January: 6 Greek Rare Varieties for Curious Wine Lovers
Embrace 'Try January' by exploring new wines and regions, starting with Greece’s rich winemaking heritage. Plus a flavorful Greek black-eyed pea salad…
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Nikki Dickerson
Fratelli Serra: Crafting World-Class Vernaccia di Oristano Wines
Learn about this historic family winery in Sardinia, what makes these oxidative wines special, and the perfect blue zone pairing for this wine style.
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Nikki Dickerson
How to Make Everyone Happy with Your Thanksgiving Wine Selection
Prepping for Thanksgiving can be a challenge, but follow these tips to make choosing your wines a breeze.
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Nikki Dickerson
Sardinian Cannonau is a Global Contender: Here Are 3 Wineries that Define this Exceptional Grape
It’s high time we dove into the wonderful world of Sardinian Cannonau. Discover the history of this variety and 3 must try wineries to help you…
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Nikki Dickerson
8 Sardinian Wines Worth Discovering Other than Cannonau & Vermentino
Learn about some of my favorite varieties native to the island of Sardinia with winery and food pairing recommendations, too.
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Nikki Dickerson
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Mandrolisai: My Favorite Sardinian Wine Region + a Go-To Sardinian Eggplant Recipe
Explore the Mandrolisai DOC, the best wineries to check out while there, and an eggplant recipe that makes the perfect wine pairing for Mandrolisai and…
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Nikki Dickerson
Our 2 Week Sicilian Wine Road Trip
Uncover must visit wineries in Camporeale, Alcamo, Marsala, Agrigento, Vittoria, Pachino, Siracusa, Mount Etna, and more!
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Nikki Dickerson
Part 1: Off the Beaten Path Varieties from Northern Italy Everyone Needs to Try
Discover Cortese, Ruché, Nascetta, and Grignolino in this round up of Piedmontese wines.
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Nikki Dickerson
Ribolla Gialla – An Italian Variety That’s Sunshine in a Glass
With an aromatic and citrus-driven profile, Ribolla Galla is sure to brighten your day and pairs beautifully with fresh seafood and fried dishes.
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Nikki Dickerson
Must Try Rare Varieties from Southern Italy
Learn about Falanghina, Carricante, Catarratto, and Piedirosso, 3 white wines and one red that are sure to surprise and delight.
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Nikki Dickerson
A Couple of Rare Varieties from Moldova Worth Discovering
Explore Fetească Neagră and Rară Neagră, two fruit forward red varieties from Eastern Europe.
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Nikki Dickerson
Vernaccia di Oristano – Sardinia’s Most Fascinating Wine
Discover my favorite Sardinian wine and what makes it so special.
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Nikki Dickerson
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