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    It's always a good day for Muscadet
    The Reynas
    • Jan 25
    • 8 min

    It's always a good day for Muscadet

    On July 20, 2020, I wrote an article about Chenin Blanc wines from Loire Valley, France. In that article, I articulated not only my love...
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    Lillet Triple Play
    The Reynas
    • Jan 16
    • 5 min

    Lillet Triple Play

    Hint, it’s pronounced lee-LAY. So, yes, the title rhymes. What do James Bond and Hannibal Lecter have in common? They both love Lillet!...
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    Making the most of 2020!
    The Reynas
    • Dec 16, 2020
    • 4 min

    Making the most of 2020!

    Hello Teakwood Tavern Hospitality family! We apologize for not publishing any articles or videos since Thanksgiving. We’ve been busy...
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    Thankful for numerous Thanksgiving wine pairings
    The Reynas
    • Nov 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    Thankful for numerous Thanksgiving wine pairings

    Selecting wines to pair with your Thanksgiving meal shouldn’t add to any holiday stress. And yes, we meant to say wines, plural. So if...
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    Back from extinction in Chile’s Central Valley, Carménère
    The Reynas
    • Nov 12, 2020
    • 6 min

    Back from extinction in Chile’s Central Valley, Carménère

    Like out of a Sci-fi story, Carménère came back to life. The recently recognized Carménère turned 21 last year. Happy belated 21st...
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    The wines of Neméa are more than the blood of Hercules
    The Reynas
    • Oct 18, 2020
    • 5 min

    The wines of Neméa are more than the blood of Hercules

    For most American wine consumers, Greek wine is as mythical as the demi-god Hercules. American consumers aren’t familiar with the names...
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    Teakwood Tavern’s Packing Guide for Road Tripping During COVID-19
    The Reynas
    • Oct 2, 2020
    • 8 min

    Teakwood Tavern’s Packing Guide for Road Tripping During COVID-19

    On March 29, 2020, we posted our first article on this website, which was based on the cancellation of our March 28th wedding due to...
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    Barbera, the wine of the people
    The Reynas
    • Sep 25, 2020
    • 6 min

    Barbera, the wine of the people

    Barbera can make light and easy porch pounders as well as age worthy wines. Historically, the Italians have kept it for themselves and...
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    You like Silvaner and I like Sylvaner. Silvaner, Sylvaner, Silvaner, Sylvaner.
    The Reynas
    • Aug 29, 2020
    • 8 min

    You like Silvaner and I like Sylvaner. Silvaner, Sylvaner, Silvaner, Sylvaner.

    You've heard the saying, "Everything old is new again." Wine can definitely attest to that. Ancient production techniques, like the use...
    41 views2 comments
    Avoid plonk, go with South Australia Shiraz
    The Reynas
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 5 min

    Avoid plonk, go with South Australia Shiraz

    I spent 6 months in Australia. I was lucky enough to go wine tasting twice while doing a college study abroad program in Melbourne. Hell,...
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    Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley—the Rodney Dangerfield of wines
    The Reynas
    • Jul 20, 2020
    • 10 min

    Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley—the Rodney Dangerfield of wines

    Versatility is a special thing in the wine world. Very few grape varietals are versatile enough to produce age-worthy wines, world-class...
    66 views0 comments
    There Is No Reason To Not Tannat
    The Reynas
    • Jul 11, 2020
    • 5 min

    There Is No Reason To Not Tannat

    What wine related word does Tannat remind you of? Tannin, perhaps? This thick-skinned and highly seeded varietal is known for its strong...
    31 views0 comments
    My Own Personal Wine Regions
    The Reynas
    • Jul 2, 2020
    • 4 min

    My Own Personal Wine Regions

    LET'S SEE HOW WELL YOU ALL KNOW ME. First question: What is my favorite movie? Second question: Where did I grow up? Last question: Of...
    39 views0 comments
    Skin Contact, With or Without the Orange
    The Reynas
    • Jun 26, 2020
    • 4 min

    Skin Contact, With or Without the Orange

    I started wanting to talk about orange wine, what I thought of as skin fermented white wine that has a beautiful orange or amber color....
    37 views0 comments
    Discover the elegance of Mencía
    The Reynas
    • Jun 18, 2020
    • 5 min

    Discover the elegance of Mencía

    We’re often asked which country is our favorite for wine. For me, it’s Spain. I’ve honestly been trying not to blog too much about Spain...
    31 views0 comments
    Not Your Grandma’s Lambrusco
    The Reynas
    • Jun 12, 2020
    • 4 min

    Not Your Grandma’s Lambrusco

    Lambrusco may be the most misunderstood of all Italian wines. From its tragic history in the US during the 70s and 80s to its super...
    31 views0 comments
    Join the Two-Mile High Club—Drink Torrontes from Salta
    The Reynas
    • Jun 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    Join the Two-Mile High Club—Drink Torrontes from Salta

    We’re heading to the Argentinian province of Salta to explore a wine region high up in the Andes Mountains that produces exquisite wine...
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    Demystifying Italian White Wines, One Wine at a Time
    The Reynas
    • May 29, 2020
    • 5 min

    Demystifying Italian White Wines, One Wine at a Time

    There’s no way around it, Italy’s wine scene is intimidating to learn. Perhaps you have heard about Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, or...
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    The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Me Drinking Austrian Red Wine
    The Reynas
    • May 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Me Drinking Austrian Red Wine

    While we aren’t talking about the Von Trapps in this post, we are discussing another Austrian family—a family of black grapes that is....
    18 views0 comments
    Mama Etna
    The Reynas
    • May 14, 2020
    • 4 min

    Mama Etna

    Continuing down the active volcano track from last week, I present our first Italian wine post. I clearly remember my first Etna wine....
    18 views0 comments
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