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In my last article on wine tasting memories I talked about how a situation or setting can affect the taste of a wine and that the wine may not taste the same at home and can be disappointing. Wine tasting is sensory and you actually use all of your senses to fully appreciate a good glass. Read more about this interesting topic.
Have you ever wondered why the wine you ask Aurora Wines and Spirits to bring in that you had tasted at a winery or dinner don’t seem to taste as good as you remembered? It is not an unusual occurrence. Read more about this interesting topic.
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Now that New Year’s Eve has come and gone, people won’t be thinking much about sparkling wines unless there is another event to celebrate. But why should this be the case? Sparkling wines are excellent wines to drink as a cocktail or to pair with a meal. They can and should be consumed any time a wine is desired! Read more.
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Recently I returned from a whirlwind tour of some of Germany’s wine making areas. Besides the beautiful countryside and castle around every turn, I was impressed with the variety of wines made in that country. Like other counties of Europe, Germany has a long history of wine‐making, in fact, they have found evidence of organized Roman wineries dating back 2,300 years ago. Read more about the German wine trip.
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Aurora Wines and Spirits is donating wine to the Heartland Cooking Series of classes at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. I have had the privilege of working with the teachers and choosing the wines that will be served at each session. Because the purpose of the classes is to teach cooking methods using local and regional foods, often there is a bit of a challenge to choosing wine that will pair appropriately with the dishes being prepared. Read more about food and wine pairing.
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