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What makes a great wine?

Several factors go into producing great wine such as grape varietals, growing practices, weather, climate, winemaking practices, and more. At M Cellars Winery, the key ingredient in great wine is superior fruit. The grapes that go

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5 Worldwide Wine Traditions

Wine has been at the center (or at least involved) in innumerable traditions over time. It’s been used in Ancient Egyptian burial rituals, all sorts of Roman events and medicinal cures (some of which were admittedly gross), and

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5 Winter Wine Pairings to Get You Through February

February can be tough. The big holidays are behind us, spring is still a distant dream, and the worst of winter is at hand. Thankfully, there’s wine. And to go with it, warm, seasonal recipes to defrost our bodies and souls. Winter pairings are a great way to keep cozy and comforted through the big chill.

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The heritage of our Meritage

Maybe you’re familiar with Meritage, or maybe the name is brand new to you. In honor of the upcoming release of our 2020 Meritage Reserve, here’s the story of how — against the odds — this old-meets-new Bordeaux blend became our most popular wine.

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5 Valentine’s Day Fun Facts (with Wine Recommendations)

It’s that time of the year again. Valentine’s Day. A day for love in all forms. However you’ll be celebrating — with a loved one, some friends, or your fabulous self — we hope you’ll be doing it with wine. To help kick off the festivities, here is some sweet Valentine’s Day trivia to enjoy… along with some wine recommendations that we think you’ll fall head over heels for.

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How to choose, pop and pour New Year’s Eve bubbles

It’s hard to imagine two things that belong together more than New Year’s Eve and bubbles. Peanut butter and jelly? Movies and popcorn? Jim and Pam? Whether you’re hosting a party, attending an event, or having a quiet celebration in, we hope bubbly is in

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