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What is the function of a punt on a bottle?
What is the function of a punt on a bottle? by Beth Heiserman This past weekend a customer had asked a question, what is a punt for? First, I will answer, what is a punt before I answer what is it used for. A punt is the indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle.…
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What creates the color in a wine?
What creates the color in a wine? by Beth Heiserman Every weekend in the tasting room, we have guests from all over and I am asked an array of questions. This past weekend someone asked me what makes red wine…red? They asked if all wine starts out white and we add food coloring. No,…
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What element of wine makes it taste dry? ….Tannins in wine
What element of wine makes it taste dry? ….Tannins in wine By Beth Heiserman There are different types of tannins; skin, seeds and from the barrels. They all have a different complexity. It is a naturally occurring polyphenol which is found in plants, seeds, wood and skins of a fruit like grapes. Tannins are…
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2011 Reyes Muscat Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
2011 Reyes Muscat Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Casserole By Beth P. Heiserman My mother and grandmother always made casserole when I was growing up. Brunch at grandma’s was always fun. I always looked forwarded to spending time with my grandparents. This is one of my favorites that I love to share when I cater the…
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Tasting Room Etiquette
any years ago, I went to Concannon Winery in Livermore, CA. They are known for their Petite Sirah. My father knew Jim Concannon. I stayed up there for two weeks to learn more about wine. He taught me from Wine Tasting Etiquette to wine pairing. I enjoyed my trip so much; it is something I will…
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SF International Wine and Spirits “Double Gold” Tour
SF International Wine and Spirits “Double Gold” Tour by Beth Heiserman Last week, was the first leg of a 6 six-city tour for the “Double Gold” medal tour with the San Francisco International Wine & Spirits Competition. I will be traveling to New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in the next few weeks.…
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Table Grapes vs Wine Grapes
Table Grapes vs Wine Grapes Is there a difference? By Beth Heiserman Many people have asked me in the tasting room or during a tour the difference between wine grapes and table grapes…Is there a difference? I have even heard is there a chemical reaction that converts grapes into a varietal of wine. At first…
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“Paella Day at Reyes Winery”
Who will be joining me for “Paella Day at Reyes Winery” Hosted by Le Chene and the Santa Clarita Wine Enthusiasts May 17, 2014 at 1pm $40 per person, purchase tickets at http://www.reyeswinery.com/events It includes lunch, 2 glasses of wine, a tasting flight of 5 wines, and a tour of the vineyard. Come and enjoy…
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Eve’s Wine 101 article on our wine and cheese event.
Eve Visits Our Latest Winery Tasting Room: Reyes Winery During one of the last warm days in October we took a beautiful drive through a long winding road that led us to a new winery about 30 minutes from our home in Newhall. The exterior of the winery was decorated with an expansive fountain…
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