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What the Heck is "Orange" Wine?

Many adventurous drinkers may already be familiar with skin-contact, or “orange” wines – but a lot of folks are still, sadly, in the...

Intrepid Imbibing - September: Jura Red Wine

Howdy, Intrepid Imbibers! Are you ready for next month's challenge? For September, I wanted to choose a perfect early-fall wine that you...

Simplifying Wine Exploration: If You Like X, Then Try... (Whites)

If you’re a regular reader, you know I’m all about helping people be adventurous in expanding their wine horizons. In person, on social...