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Yet, the core practice of professional tasting is not about pretension—it’s a structured method to fully understand and appreciate what’s in your glass. By learning the sommelier’s approach, you can unlock deeper enjoyment from every bottle. Here is a step-by-step
Within California’s celebrated wine regions, two names consistently rise to the top for world-class Pinot Noir: the broader Sonoma County and its most famous sub-region, the Russian River Valley. While geographically intertwined, the Pinot Noirs from these areas offer distinct