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    How To

    10 White Sangria Recipes to Enjoy

    We have talked about how to enjoy Sangria using Red Wine, and oh yes, white wine lovers too can enjoy sangria, so here are 10 recipes for sangria using white wine. White sangria—no longer the lesser step-cousin of the classic. In fact, we dare say sangria is the drink of summer…

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    Wine and People

    Grape Stomping in Italy: The Day I Crushed Grapes With My Feet (And Didn’t Drink Any of It)

    Ever attended a grape stomping event? I did, on a Sunday in September 2018, at a winery near Padova. Grape stomping is exactly as fun as it sounds, and slightly more ridiculous. It’s also harvest season again, which means my brain is currently 40% grapes. So let’s talk about the…

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    Wine Talks

    Adding Salt to Red Wine

    Chefs add salts to their meals to enhance its taste, so we might just agree that salt kinda improves the taste of some meals, and somehow, it works for Red Wine, Yep.., yet another life hack that has been revealed.

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  • The meaning of bouquet
    Wine Talks

    Bouquet

    What does Bouquet mean? Bouquet is a wine tasting term that refers to the complex scents and smells developed during wine aging. It is used by wine critics and reviewers in conjunction with nose and aroma to describe the smells of a wine, though sometimes these three terms are used interchangeably, the…

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    How To Wine and People

    Choosing Wine for Your Wedding

    Getting Started “A good way to select wines for your wedding is to taste a variety for the best pairing with your menu,” says Jim Kirsch, president and chief executive officer of Abigail Kirsch, a catering firm in New York City. Wine-store tastings and wine bars, with their extensive by-the-glass…

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  • A glass of rose wine in the summer
    Wine Seasons

    Its Rosé Season, #SummerWater

    Usually during the summer, we consume more fluids like Water, Juice, or Soda, the obvious reason being the heat, but for red wine lovers, its not easy sticking to their choice of wine because as temperatures rise, our drinking preferences tend to turn to wines that are more crisp and…

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  • A bottle of Italian Rosato
    Italian Wine

    The History of Italian Rosato

    The beginning of Italian rosé can be traced back to a single bottle in Puglia and an American WWII general. The word “rosé” usually brings to mind a French wine, often from Provence. But say “rosato,” and Italy will be summoned. Though France has long held the top rosé spot…

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    Wine Facts

    Why Do We Say Cheers Before Drinking? The Real Story

    There are things we do with wine that nobody seems to question. Someone raises a glass, everybody else immediately raises theirs. Someone says, “Cheers!” We clink, We drink, Life continues. Nobody asks why. Which is strange when you think about it. Why do I need to knock my glass against…

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Wine has always fascinated me — not just the taste, but the stories, culture, and moments surrounding it. Through Kelly’s Wine, I share wine travel, food pairings, discoveries, and relaxed lifestyle experiences in a way that feels real and approachable.
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