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Over a Barrel: Why the Source of the Oak Matters

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Robert Johnson

You may know Vosges as one of the most indulgent brands of chocolate on planet Earth. Since I’m a wine geek, I also know Vosges as one of the five primary forests in France where most of the trees are…

The Fascinating History of Wine in 338 Words

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Robert Johnson

For as long as there has been a recorded history of mankind, there has been a recorded history of wine. As soon as human beings gained an appreciation for the finer things in life, wine was considered one of those…

Tagged with: History of Wine, Roman Empire and Wine
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Red Wines at the ‘Right’ Temperature for Fall

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Robert Johnson

With fall approaching, many of us will be drinking more red wine more often. After a summer of imbibing mostly well-chilled whites, the ol’ palate is ready for some soul-warming reds — wines that will go with the more hearty…

Tagged with: Chilling Down Wine, Proper Wine Temperature, red wines
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Over a Barrel: The Role of Oak in Winemaking

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Robert Johnson

The aromas and flavors we experience in wine come not just from grapes, but also from winemaking processes and the vessels in which a specific wine is aged. When vintners wish the nuances of the grapes and nothing else to…

Tagged with: AMerican oak, barrel aging, French oak, French oak barrels, oak, oakiness, stainless steel tanks, toasting, winemaking
Posted in Wine Cellar Notes

About Vinesse

Vinesse specializes in helping wine lovers discover interesting wines. By sharing limited-production gems that generally don’t appear on the shelves of local stores, Vinesse has grown to become one of the largest and most respected wine club companies in the U.S.

From our base in Southern California, Vinesse cultivates relationships with some of the most respected winemakers in the world. These relationships are critical to supplying each of our ten wine clubs with exceptional wines from amazing boutique wineries.

In addition to sharing exceptional wine gems with our dedicated circle of members, Vinesse also offers wine collections, wine accessories and individual wine sales to wine lovers across the U.S.

This blog is intended for people 21 years of age and over. Please drink responsibly.

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