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73How to Pick a White Wine
It’s a hot day and you’re in the mood for a cold glass of white wine—but what is the difference between a Pinot Blanc, a Chardonnay, and a Riesling? Are you unsure where to begin when daunted by an aisle of white wines from around the world?...
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80How to pick a red wine
Are you confused when faced with a novel-length wine list at a restaurant, or an entire aisle of wine at the supermarket? In the wine bar I work in, I often see the overwhelmed look on customers faces when I set down the booklet of offered wines;...
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62Wine Basics--Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is one of the most popular wines in the world, but it is also one of the most difficult to grow. The origins of the grape are unknown, but the varietal is genetically unstable, meaning it tends to mutate rapidly. While this has led to...
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79Genetically modified food
Genetically engineered plants and animals (known by some detractors as "frankenfoods") are becoming ever more commonplace-but are they safe? Genetically modified organisms (soy, corn, potatoes, salmon, etc.) have only been on the market since 1996...
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