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Summer Wine and Food Pairings

There’s nothing like sipping a crisp, fresh wine in the summer heat, and the only thing that makes it better is pairing it with the perfect food! Read on for some of the best summer wine and food pairings, and what makes them the perfect match!

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Pairing Italian Wine and Food

Italian cuisine is renowned worldwide for its rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and artful yet often simple ingredient combinations. The best way to elevate any Italian meal is to pair it with the right wine to bring out the depth and complexity of its flavors. Italian wine has a rich history dating back thousands of years, and boasts hundreds of diverse grape varieties, and its believed that there are thousands more indigenous grape varieties that are yet to be discovered. There’s so much to explore in the world of Italian wine and food, but we’re honing in on food pairings perfect for three styles of Italian wine featured in a recent Few & Far wine club release: Prosecco, Falanghina, and Valpolicella Ripasso.

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The Magic of South African Wine

Just over 10 years ago, South African wines were used primarily to produce brandy, and were not taken seriously in the global wine market. However, South African wine has made a huge comeback in the last decade, and these wines are now lauded as some of the best in the world! Read on to dive in to South Africa's wine growing history, its most famous growing regions, the grapes the country is best known for, and a sneak peek at the producer behind the South African wines coming to Few & Far!

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A Quick Guide to The Wines of Burgundy, France

We just released a selection of delicious Burgundian wines in our wine shop, so we’re giving you all of the information you need to enjoy these bottles to their fullest potential. Read on to dive into an overview of the Burgundy region, the features of Burgundy that define the style of its wine, and the grapes that grow best in the region!

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To Filter or Not to Filter?

To filter or not to filter, that is the question! It is believed that when left unfiltered, wines are more interesting and impressive with more character, texture, and body. On the other hand, experts argue that leaving wine unfiltered adds no detectable flavor or texture, and risks spoilage because yeast and other microbes remain in the wine in the long term.

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A Quick Guide to Champagne

Champagne is the universal symbol of celebration, and whether you're hosting or attending a celebration of any kind, I'm sure you'll be sipping lots of bubbles! This guide gives you an overview of the champagne need-to-knows: how it's made, the grapes used to produce champagne, and the styles of champagne you're most likely to sip!

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Five Must-try Wine & Cheese Pairings

Wine and cheese go together like, well... wine and cheese, and we're talking about the pairings that will elevate your next charcuterie board! Read on for five classic wine and cheese pairings, and what makes them the perfect match!

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Wine Storage 101

Storing wine in the right conditions is key to keeping it tasting great in the long-term! Read on for five wine storage tips that will keep your bottles fresh and delicious when you're ready to pop the cork!

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Your Guide to Wine Glassware

Learn about the five most common types of glassware, when you should use them, and the science behind why particular designs improve the taste of certain types of wine!

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The SIX Reasons You Should be Drinking Small Production Wine

Over the years I've sought to answer the question, what makes wine good wine? I learned that though complex, one big component is production size! Here are the five reasons you should drink small-batch wine instead of the mass-produced bottles on the shelves of your grocery store or wine warehouse.

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