Articles Posted by Howard Hewitt
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State’s archaic liquor laws aside- Be sure to try Lodi or Paso Robles Cabernet
Every now and then it’s time to pause and share a few things going on in the wine world which will eventually affect the habits of most if not all wine drinkers. Indiana alcohol laws…
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Add some sparkles to your summer wines- Bubbles aren’t just for ringing in the New Year
New Year’s Eve is probably the furthest thing from most wine drinker’s mind, as July brings summer temperatures. But wine lovers need to think about sparkling wines for summer vino picks. Sales trends across the…
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What are you drinking?- Marketers targeting wine whims of younger, ‘hipster’ demographics
It can be a whim or a wallop that can have an impact on the international wine world and what you are drinking in your glass at home. Whims are as much a part of…
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It’s an Indiana Wine Fest in Indy- A festival filled with local wines, food, and fun
Vintage Indiana has been a grand idea to introduce the Indianapolis market to Indiana wineries. It remains a great Saturday event, but it also appears to be facing challenges in its 18th year. The Indiana…
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GrapeSense- Chianti is the most-recognizable red wine of Italy
The charm in the old Italian restaurant of a short, fat bottle of wine that’s covered in straw is undeniable for many Americans of a certain age. The wine inside of that iconic Italian imagery,…
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A Good Looking Gadget for Box Wines- Stainless steel container looks like a shiny kitchen appliance
Wine writers get sample wine, often unsolicited, and wine gadgets on a fairly regular basis. Just a few weeks back Grape Sense featured a look at Black Box and Bota Box wines. Shortly after that…
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Super-premium Wine in an Environmentally Friendly Box – Advice About Storing and Handling Boxed Wine
You’re a wine drinker and you’ve passed them in your local grocery. You look at them with curiosity, puzzlement, and perhaps even disdain. It’s time to lighten up to box wines and enjoy the often…
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GrapeSense: A glass half full- Celebrating life’s events, just enjoy it
Everyone has milestones in their life. Think of events like birthdays, anniversaries, new job, and retirement, a first date, maybe even getting fired or divorced. As a society we’re pretty good at celebrating life’s events.…
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GrapeSense- One of the greatest joys of appreciating wine is trying something new and different
Maybe you love Chardonnay and really enjoy trying the big oak-flavored Chards of California and then comparing them to the lighter stainless steel-aged wines of France. Or maybe you like the bigger red wines and…
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Bubblecraft Wines may pleasantly surprise you
You’ve seen the bottles in your local grocery and liquor stores. They’re not just on the shelves but in most locations there is a case or two displayed on the floor. Bubblecraft wines come the…
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