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Belle Glos vs La Crema vs Meiomi Pinot Noir (Wine Review)

By Ross Halleck | November 13, 2021

Pinot Noir is the primary red wine grape planted in Burgundy. So if you’re talking about red Burgundy, you’re talking about Pinot Noir. But not all Pinot Noir comes from France. In fact, some of the best Pinots in the world aren’t French at all. Many are made from grapes grown on the west coast of the US from Oregon down to Central California.According to Google, the first three are most searched Pinot Noir wine brands in the US.…

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10 Best Wine of the Month Club Gift List for 2021

By Averi Melcher | October 28, 2021

What are the best gifts for wine lovers? Wine of the month club gifts, of course! Anyone who’s a wine drinker would receive a wine subscription with open arms. It’s the perfect gift to impress the mother-in-law, your corporate partner, or your friends and family. But not all wine club memberships are created equal. Many wine connoisseurs have a distinctive palette. And not every bottle is bound to strike a home run – unless you do your homework.…

What is Chardonnay

What is Chardonnay Wine? History, Tasting Notes, and Pairing Tips

By Averi Melcher | October 12, 2021

Chardonnay wine is one of the most popular wines in the world – and with good reason.Chardonnay is balanced, versatile, and easy to pair with a great many delicacies. In fact, Chardonnay is so popular that die-hard fans have labeled that last Thursday in May as “International Chardonnay Day” 

And, at Halleck Vineyard, we’re pretty partial to this white wine varietal as well. We recently bottled one of our best Chardonnays, and as such,…

Is Chardonnay Sweet

Is Chardonnay Sweet Or Dry? Finding Your Perfect Pour

By Averi Melcher | September 30, 2021

If you asked any beginning wine drinker to name a white wine, they would probably say Chardonnay. That’s because Chardonnay is the most popular white wine grape in the world. But these same people may not know the answer to the question: “Is Chardonnay sweet or dry?” This is completely understandable. Even some seasoned wine drinkers might be confused on whether Chardonnay is sweet or dry. That’s because it has one of the largest flavor ranges of any wine out there –…

Oaked vs Unoaked Chardonnay Taste

The Difference Between Oaked and Unoaked Chardonnay Taste

By Averi Melcher | September 30, 2021

Chardonnay is the most popular white wine varietal in the world – and it’s also one of the most diverse. In fact, oaked and unoaked Chardonnay taste couldn’t be more different. Which leads many wine drinkers to scratch their heads and wonder: “What is Chardonnay, really?” What are the characteristics of a Chardonnay grape, and what affects the flavors that end up in your glass? 

We’re here to demystify this delightful white wine. We’ll discuss what makes one Chardonnay taste so different from another –…

Gewürztraminer Pronunciation & 15 Other Difficult Wine Words (with playable audio)

By Averi Melcher | August 26, 2021

Placido Domingo of hard to pronounce wine.

In this article, you’ll learn to say the correct Gewürztraminer pronunciation so you can order it like a native. By the time you finish reading this blog and listening to the very best audio examples which we scoured the internet to find and chose the very best, you’ll feel like a veritable wine connoisseur, and will be confident ordering your next glass of white, red, or bubbly. 

Are you ready?The first stop is Gewürztraminer pronunciation,…

15 Best Wineries in Sonoma for Wine Tasting

By Averi Melcher | August 25, 2021

You’re planning your trip to premium wine country and looking for the best wineries in Sonoma, you’re probably wondering “where is the best vineyard wine tasting near me in Sonoma?” Well, look no further. We’ve rounded up our favorite intimate wineries for Sonoma wine tasting that won’t leave you wanting. And, if you’re far away and dreaming of your Sonoma wine tasting tour, why not book a virtual wine tasting in the meantime?…

10 Steps for Building a Home Wine Cellar

By Averi Melcher | August 25, 2021

Some wines are better with age. But if you want to get the most out of your bottle, it’s important to have a proper way to store it. Simply putting your expensive wine bottle up on a shelf is a surefire way to ruin it before your first sip. What you need is a home wine cellar. And you can stop by our vineyard home in Sonoma County, where our wine was named the #1 Pinot Noir in North America.…

How to Taste Wine: 11 Tips for Your First Visit

By Averi Melcher | August 25, 2021

If you’re planning your first wine tasting, or your first trip to Sonoma, you’re sure to have questions about how to taste wine. Questions like:“How many wines are included?” “Will I get drunk during a wine tasting?” “In what order should you taste wine?” “How do you choose what to wear when wine tasting!?” But not to worry; we’ll cover all these questions and more in this go-to guide on how to taste wine. Have you already attended a few wine tastings?…

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