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7月, 2020

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WINE COUNTRY STEPS UP

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in California’s wine country. It’s a broadly shared vision. Did you know that more than 90% of California wine is produced in a Certified California Sustainable Winery? Each winery’s path to sustainability is unique because each business faces different challenges, but the commitment to improve is widespread and deep rooted. Click here to learn what individual wineries are doing to operate more sustainably.

The Pour

Which Wine?

You don’t have to agonize over the right bottle for this salmon dinner. You can hardly go wrong. A light- to medium-bodied red wine with moderate tannin (think California Pinot Noir or Merlot) works, thanks to the heightened flavors contributed by pan-searing. But a bright, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc makes a lot of sense, too—like adding a squeeze of lemon to the fish. And don’t rule out a California Chardonnay. Its rounded, mineral notes match the lushness of salmon and the milky sweetness of fresh corn—a complementary pairing rather than a contrast.

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