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abril, 2020

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LEADERS OF THE PACK

April is Down to Earth Month in the California wine world, a time to celebrate the state’s leadership in sustainability. Because they can’t welcome you with festivities for now, many California sustainable wineries are offering discounts on wine and shipping so you can continue to enjoy their products at home. Consider joining a wine club or two; you’ll get wine shipped direct to you, plus access to exclusive member events and releases. Check out our awesome list of offers from California’s sustainable wineries and order from the comfort of your couch. You can pick the wine up if you’re in the neighborhood. 

The Pour

Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio?

The good news is, you don’t have to choose. Some California vintners choose the French wording (Pinot Gris) to suggest that their wine is Alsatian in style: fragrant with, perhaps, a hint of softening sweetness. Others choose the Italian wording to imply a leaner, brisker style. But whatever the name, the grape is the same—a white grape with a pinkish skin that can give the wine a bit of a blush. Play the field and you’ll discover whether you’re more of a Gris or a Grigio type.

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