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Number of years ago tomorrow (July 28, 1800) that King George III of England granted royal permission for French wines to be imported into England in glass flasks and bottles for the first time in history. Prior to King George’s decree, wines could be imported legally only in large casks, which were easier to count and therefore easier to tax.

Know Your Grapes: Gruner Veltliner

Red, White and Blue?

Ok, so there’s red wine, and there’s white wine, right? And some of you have probably had a glass or two of orange wine. But blue wine? Doubtful. Now, thanks to a group of Spanish… Continue reading

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