Molly's Meal Match: Albariño
Albariño is primarily grown in the Rias Baixas region of Spain, where granite soil vineyards produce wines with crunchy acidity and a...
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Molly Jean
- Mar 16, 2022
Molly's Meal Match: Carménère
I am sure many of you have heard of France's noble grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. But did...
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Molly Jean
- Feb 9, 2022
Molly's Meal Match: Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a lip staining, Bordeaux varietal traditionally used in blending. It's commonly blended in small amounts with Cabernet...
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Molly Jean
- Jan 6, 2022
Molly's Meal Match: Sparkling!
I have a love - hate relationship with sparkling wine. I love it, but it hates me...or loves me a little too much. It pairs with nearly...
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Molly Jean
- Dec 13, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Riesling
Riesling is an aromatic varietal that should be a staple on everyone's wine rack. Unfortunately, many wine drinkers have a preconceived...
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Molly Jean
- Nov 21, 2021
Thanksgiving Wine List: 2021
It's that time of year again, where we get together with family and friends to stuff ourselves to capacity. It has been said many times...
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Molly Jean
- Nov 7, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is the parent grape for some of the most famous wine varietals in the world: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carménère....
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Molly Jean
- Oct 8, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Pinot Noir
I was admittedly apprehensive to take on Pinot Noir, as a grape to feature in my Meal Match series. As the 10th most planted wine grape,...
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Molly Jean
- Sep 18, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Aglianico
Aglianico is a well-known, high quality varietal that reigns in Southern Italy. It's often referred to as the Borolo/Barbaresco of the...
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Molly Jean
- Aug 26, 2021
Sipping Suggestions: Seattle, WA
I am excited to be adding Seattle to the Sipping Suggestion series. There are several tasting rooms scattered throughout the city of...
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Molly Jean
- Aug 17, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Garnacha/Grenache/Cannonau
This grape variety is known by several names; it's known by Garnacha in Spain, Grenache in France, and by Cannonau in Italy. Despite the...
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Molly Jean
- Jul 11, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the world's most popular grape varieties. Even if you don't obsess over wine, you likely have heard of the grape...
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Molly Jean
- Jun 30, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a uniquely malleable grape variety. From still to sparkling, light to unctuous, dry to sweet - this wine is for the open...
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Molly Jean
- Jun 13, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Malbec
Malbec originated in the Southwest of France. It's the local grape variety of the Cahors region, where it's known as the oenologically...
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Molly Jean
- Apr 28, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio is often viewed as a simple grape varietal. It's an easy choice for a glass of wine at a restaurant, or for a...
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Molly Jean
- Apr 25, 2021
Washington AVA Guide
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a federally recognized region, that indicates the geographic, geological, and climatic features of...
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Molly Jean
- Mar 28, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is currently the most widely planted wine grape variety in the world. This heat loving grape originated in Bordeaux,...
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Molly Jean
- Mar 23, 2021
Sipping Suggestions: Prosser, WA
I learned of Prosser and the Vintner's Village while thumbing through a Washington wine magazine. It's a concentrated area, where you can...
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Molly Jean
- Feb 24, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Syrah/Shiraz
Syrah/Shiraz are the same grape varietal, they share the same DNA, they are cut from the same...vine. Factors such as, the location from...
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Molly Jean
- Jan 25, 2021
Molly's Meal Match: Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is a grape variety native to Piedmont, Italy. The name stems from the Italian word Bebbia, meaning fog. There is some debate as...
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