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More Summer Wine Picks

Posted on August 15, 2012 by FirstPressings

The fantastic Okanagan summer heat that we have been experiencing makes the notion of a “summer sipper” sound mighty appealing, suggesting maybe a cool, refreshing beer or a crisp wine, possibly rose, probably white, served ice-cold in a cool moisture-beaded … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Grapes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by FirstPressings

If Cabernet Sauvignon is the King of grapes and one of the most widely planted on the plane then Chardonnay has to be the Queen.  With around 400,000 acres planted globally, it is second only to Airén amongst white wine … Continue reading →

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