FitVine Free: Non-Alcoholic Wine Alternative

Every tasting sample we receive is an opportunity to learn about grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking techniques. In the case of FitVine Free we had the opportunity to taste and learn about “functional, non-alcoholic wine…infused with electrolytes, fresh fruit, and adaptogens…” I was just curious enough about the functional, non-alcoholic wine and adaptogens aspects to give them a taste, […] The post FitVine Free: Non-Alcoholic Wine Alternative appeared first on Pull That Cork .

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Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA

Today we are sipping a bit closer to home. In our glass is a red blend from the volcanic soils of High Valley AVA in Lake County, Northern California. We will take a look at the region, the winery and the sustainability of cork closures. We received this wine as a tasting sample. Lake County’s AVAs Lake County is situated […] The post Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA appeared first on Pull That Cork .

Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days

We’ve spent quite a lot of time in Italy recently — at least in terms of the wines we’re tasting. We’ve mostly been sipping northern Italy — a couple of versions of Schiavo (aka Vernatsch) from Alto Adige, and then a delightfully aromatic Turbiana from Lugana. All were perfect for warmer weather and lighter meals. With the change of seasons, […] The post Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days appeared first on Pull That Cork .

Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not

Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy’s most northern wine region, situated along Italy’s border with Austria, and Alto Adige is the northernmost part of Trentino-Alto Adige. Today we are tasting Schiava, a red grape variety, made in Alto Adige. We received this wine as a tasting sample. Alto Adige, which used to be part of Austria, is also known as Südtirol and […] The post Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not appeared first on Pull That Cork .

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Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA

Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days

Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not