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Sonoma State Sensory Evaluation Workshop

Posted on March 28, 2013 by RJ

Staying ahead of flaws in the cellar and quantifying perceptual differences and consumer preferences are critical to a winery’s bottom line.  Following our return from New Zealand, Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute will partner with VESTA to again offer this … Continue reading →

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The White Wines of Vinho Verde 2009

Posted on July 21, 2010 by RJ

Fâmega, Vinho Verde, Vinho Branco 2009 The nose speaks of lemon and lemon zest. In the mouth it is zippy with acidity, light-bodied and tart with a light bit of sparkle, further enhancing its refreshing character – very nice. This … Continue reading →

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Refreshing Iberians

Posted on September 17, 2007 by RJ

Fâmega Vinho Verde Denominação de Origem Controlada Vinho Branco 2006 Lean and green and pétillant – a great value example; petillance is gone with the second bottle in September but still the phenolic mineral grab and blazing acid are apparent. … Continue reading →

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