California Wine Harvest: An Epic Journey from Vine to Bottle

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California is synonymous with wine, producing about 85% of all U.S. wine and ranking as the world’s fourth-largest wine producer. The state’s diverse climates, terroirs, and innovative winemaking techniques have made it a hub for wine lovers globally. But have you ever wondered how the California wine harvest—the most critical time in a winery’s calendar […]

Exactly How Sweet is Sparkling Wine?

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We get one question in our Osteria and wine club all the time – How sweet is sparkling wine? There is a whole world of sparkling wines out there. From Cava to Prosecco to the iconic Champagne, we can’t get enough of bubbles, especially in a fun and fancy flute glass. Yet, when you head […]

7 Possible Reasons Why Wine is Good For You

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We aren’t doctors. But, we’ve heard from our Italian family for years that wine is an essential part of your diet. With all the news swirling around about wine’s health benefits, we had to investigate the reasons why wine is good for you. In terms of moderate consumption wine, particularly red wine, has been associated […]

Italian Grapes 101: Freisa

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Piedmont may be known for Nebbiolo, the grape behind the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines. But, this Italian region is home to many other incredible grape varietals, one, in particular, being Freisa. So, what is Freisa? And, why should you be drinking it? Well, Freisa is a grape far from boring. It produces fresh, friendly, […]