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#NationalRoséDay has talking all about rose! Did you know rosé can be made through several different processes? This includes: maceration, direct pressing, the saignée method, and the blending method. First there is what may be considered the most common process for making rosés, maceration. This is where the red wine grapes macerate (or rest) in the grape juice before the wine-making process is continued. This allows a controlled contact with the juice. The longer the maceration/contact, the darker the rosé will be. Similar to maceration is the direct pressing method. Instead of letting them soak in contact with the skins, they are pressed immediately. This...

With celebrations often comes Champagne; we’d have to agree that this Saturday’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle is certainly an occasion for such. In recent years the U.K. has made a name for itself in the sparkling wine industry with products that rival favored classics, but not all sparkling wine can be called Champagne. Do you know what makes sparkling wine considered true “Champagne” or how it is made? Do you think Prince Harry and Markle will choose a true Champagne or will they choose, as we call it, a "Britagne"? While the vast majority of sparkling...

With the Royal Wedding less than a week away, we’re pondering less about what the bride will be wearing and more about what she’ll be drinking. Self-proclaimed foodie and wineo, Meghan Markle is set say her vows this Saturday and officially become a member of the royal family. In articles with popular blogs, Markle has shared some of her go-to recipes and wines leaving us wondering, “What will be on the menu at the royal wedding?” We’ve compiled a list that reflects Markle’s favorite vinos and create perfect pairings with her recipes, so you can drink and dine like the...

Not all Mom's are the same, so their gift shouldn't be. Is she always on the go, is she funny, or is she simply hard to buy for? We've paired some of favorite items with different types moms. Find a gift that fits your mom with ease using our gift guide featured in this weeks newsletter! Click here to read more! Cheers,  The Wine Gourmet Team