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Join me @songbirdofeptx for #brunch @thegrapeitaliansteakhouse this Sunday from 12-2pm #mimosa #thegrape #whistlewhilstyouwork #songbirdofelpaso #eatlocal #supportlocal https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uGnlvhgID/?igshid=8xrucb1nwtez

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Join me for brunch @thegrapeitaliansteakhouse #mimosaparty #thegrape #songbirdofelpaso @songbirdofeptx #supportlocal (at The Grape Italian Steakhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzoGU7NBDS7/?igshid=9205zbrbgrga

[jlamuse-blog]

One week away!!!! Make sure to come celebrate love, friendship and happiness @thegrapeitaliansteakhouse! #brunch #galentinesday #songbirdofelpaso #jaimielynnamatomusic #thegrape #italian (at The Grape Italian Steakhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtbeibzhitB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15vqtbor5r1bc

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Couldn't believe this at Walmart. #grape #thegrape #thanos #marvel #grapes #funny #avengersinfinitywar https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_JXPml-2C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hliwawebfnrf

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Jordan Chardonnay 2010 From The Russian River Valley

From The Russian River Valley #JordanChardonnay 2010

California is known for plentiful #wineregions and #wineries. This #winewednesday we travel to The #RussianRiver Valley, where Jordan Vineyards & Winery is no exception. Enthusiasts describe #JordanVineyards 2010 Chardonnay as: Fresh. Juicy. Tangy. And it delivers on all of those descriptors and more. Jordan #Chardonnay 2010 Price & Store: $25 - Total Wine, Wine.com & Select Wine Shops Wine Rating: #GrapeCertified Gold If you enjoy oranges, apricots and green apples with hints of spice, zest and a touch of minerality, then you’ll enjoy Jordan’s 2010 Chardonnay. Pair this #winewithfoods (or ingredients) that have a natural spice to them like Roasted Vegetable Stir-Fry or Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens. For more #grapecertified #winereviews visit www.thegrape.com. Cheers!

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The Decanter: Wines Most Underrated Tool

Although a nice #decanter can be a conversational piece and win compliments at a dinner party, there’s no need to break the bank for one. If your only intention is to use it as a means to release your #wines full potential, believe it or not, an inexpensive, plastic pitcher will do. If you’d like something nicer, try crystal, which can be surprisingly inexpensive.

Let’s get back to releasing your wines full potential! Young #varietals, blends and vintages are the most common wines we buy so making the best of them should be important, right? Of course! This means “swirling” is your young wines best friend. Exposure to oxygen intensifies the aromas of young, tannic #redwines and softens their textures. So let your bottle “glug” into the decanter. Along with some swirling, allowing your wine to breathe for 30 - 60 minutes will make a dramatic and hopefully enjoyable difference.

On the other hand we have older, vintage wines. You’ll want to be gentle with these wines, treating them as if they are in fact, old timers. Wines that have spent years in a cellar may have a funky smell but don’t worry. Give it room to breath and it’ll shed that aroma in 30 - 60 minutes. Rule #1: When decanting aged, vintage red wines, pour the wine slowly along the inside of the decanter, filtering out any sediment that may have accumulated at the bottom of the bottle.  Use these quick tips to get more enjoyment from each and every bottle of wine you encounter! At #TheGrape we hope these tips are helpful and would love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to comment below or write us at www.thegrape.com. Cheers to the full potential of all your future wines!