Tag: Reds
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The Sommelier’s Guide to Wine and Pizza Pairings
The Sommelier’s Guide to Wine and Pizza Pairings Find out what wines go best with pizza (and what to avoid.) Wine and pizza pairings may seem simple, but the nuances and varieties of both can make for many different combinations! At its core, pizza leans bold, cheesy, and salty, so you’ll want wines with energy,…
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A Tale of Two Rhônes: The North, the South, and the Space Between
Few wine regions in the world feel as divided and yet deeply connected as the Rhône Valley. Stretching from the granite slopes in the North to the sun-soaked South, the Rhône tells two distinct very stories. They differ in landscape, climate, grapes, and culture. And yet, they form one of France’s most compelling and complete…
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Love at First Sip: Romantic Movie Quotes… Wine-ified
Some movies give us unforgettable romantic lines, but here at Benchmark Wine Group, we like to think some of these classics could be even better if they were a little… wine-ified. In Honor of Valentine’s Day, check out some of our favorite romance movies that have a BWG twist. 1. “You had me at Merlot.”…
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The Best Cellars of January
As the year found its rhythm, the cellars that stood out were built with intention and patience. Check Out What Went on This January This month brought together some of the most compelling private collections and releases we’ve seen to start a year. From historic personal cellars to tightly focused new arrivals and highly anticipated…
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A Vintage the World Agreed On: 2019
The 2019 vintage stands out as one of the most universally praised in recent memory. Across the world’s wine regions, it combined power with restraint, as well as immediate appeal with long-term aging potential. It’s a year defined not by extremes, but by harmony, where vineyards benefitted from ideal weather patterns, careful management, and well-timed…
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Thomas Rivers Brown: A Defining Winemaker in Napa Valley
Thomas Rivers Brown is one of Napa Valley’s most quietly influential figures, as a self taught winemaker whose work has helped define a modern era of Napa Valley. Focused and deeply intuitive, Brown has been known for his ability to translate a vineyard’s innate character into wines with clarity and an unmistakable sense of place. Humble…
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The American Grape: How Zinfandel got its Golden State Roots
How Zinfandel Became the Grape of America Zinfandel is more than a grape in California. It is the grape of California. It has watched the golden state transform from a dusty frontier to an agricultural powerhouse, and from Gold Rush chaos to the fine wine destination. Planted by early settlers, saved by stubborn farmers, and…
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What to Drink on Valentine’s Day
A No-Pressure Wine Guide With a month until Valentine’s Day, we at BWG are prepping our wines for the sweetest day of the year. And you might want to start too! Valentine’s Day can be complicated. Pairing the right wine with your Valentine favorites is even more complicated. But that’s where Benchmark Wine Group comes…
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