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Chablis

Chablis is not a grape but rather a blend of white grapes using the Chenin Blanc grape as its foundation. France is famous for its Chablis.

February 14, 2011 
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chai

In France, this is a ground-level or aboveground warehouse used for the storing of wines.

February 14, 2011 
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chalk

Grapes grown in this soft, porous form of limestone tend to develop high acid levels. Grapevines do well in this type of soil since the roots can easily penetrate it to great depths.

February 14, 2011 
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Chalk Hill

The Chalk Hill appellation was originally part of the Russian River appellation. It's shallow, volcanic soils are a challenge to grape growers, whose rewards come in the form of medal-winning Chardonnays and Merlots.

February 14, 2011 
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chambrer

The gradual process of bringing red wine to room temperature. It should be remembered that in France "room temperature" is between 65-68 degrees F. American rooms tend to be slightly warmer, 68-72 degrees F being the norm. It is the suggestion of many...

February 14, 2011 
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champagne

MUCH ADO ABOUT CHAMPAGNE ... A PERSPECTIVE ON CHAMPAGNE AND FOOD By John and Tracy Anderson Courtesy of S. Anderson Winery, Napa, California Champagne has inspired more words of praise and sometimes criticism than perhaps any other wine. It has been...

February 7, 2011 
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