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Gary Robins

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As an American sommelier and lover of American wine, I share the stories of how America became a wine industry giant with such exciting wines.

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Thunderbird … sophisticated?
With an error of sophistication, televisions across America promoted Thunderbird wine.
Now, no matter what your opinion, it has become one of America's most recognizable wine brands.
Things change a lot in 75 years.
#WineGuyGary #ThunderbirdWine #WineHistory #AmericanWine #Wine by @wineguygary

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CARLO ROSSI
Shag carpet, crazy wallpaper, and finger jugs of wine. Ah the 1970s
That Carlo Rossi jug labeled “Chablis” might not have been Chardonnay, like it has to be today. But people liked Carlo Rossi wine. by @wineguygary

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Carlo Rossi, wine superhero! #008
Shag carpet, crazy wallpaper, and finger jugs of wine. Ah the 1970s
That Carlo Rossi jug labeled “Chablis” might not have been Chardonnay, like it has to be today. But people liked Carlo Rossi wine. by @wineguygary

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A Riesling named Dusty!
Think Riesling means sweet?
It can be bone dry, very sweet — or just about anywhere in between.
The trick isn't deciding whether you like Riesling.
It's finding the Riesling you like.
Wine is either yummy… or it's not. And you're always right.
#WineGuyGary #Riesling #Wine #WineTips #WineEducation by @wineguygary

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It was the wine that was going to be the next big thing; now Merlot gets picked on.
THAT HAS TO STOP!
Maybe the grape deserves another look.
Wine is either yummy… or it's not. And you're always right.
#WineGuyGary #Merlot #Petrus #Wine #WineHistory by @wineguygary

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15 days ago

Cincinnati was making some of America’s most celebrated wine…WHAT THE …
Cincinnati. Wine country?
Yep. In the 1800s, the Ohio River Valley became one of America's great wine regions — and Nicholas Longworth helped put American sparkling wine on the map.
American wine history… apparently written by the winners.
#WineGuyGary #Cincinnati #WineHistory #AmericanWine #OhioWine by @wineguygary

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17 days ago

Cold Duck has one of the craziest names in wine.
Its story goes from Germany to Detroit — and eventually to one of America's most recognizable party wines in the 1970s.
Yep. Cold Duck has a history.
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Cold Duck: Have you ever had it? 🍷
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#WineGuyGary #ColdDuck #WineHistory #Wine #AmericanWine by @wineguygary

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22 days ago

Mushrooms...MUSHROOMS?
That’s one of the odd smells that people find in Pinot Noir.
Let’s start with the basics
Wine is either yummy… or it's not. And you're always right. by @wineguygary

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24 days ago

Are you Current with Currants?| WGG#002
You might taste blackberry, black cherry…but what the heck is a currant?
People use a lot of words to describe Cabernet. But do you know them, or is that a priority?
But you don't need to find all those flavors to enjoy the wine.
Wine is either yummy… or it's not. And you're always right.
Cabernet: yummy or not yummy? 🍷
Do you pay attention to flavors in wine?
1 YES · 2 = NO
#WineGuyGary #Cabernet #CabernetSauvignon #Wine #WineTips by @wineguygary

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Who is Wine Guy Gary?
Wine doesn't have to be complicated, intimidating, or something you need to study before you're allowed to enjoy it.
Wine Guy Gary is about stories, curiosity, history, and discovering what you like—without worrying about whether you're doing wine “right.”
Join the adventure.
Because when it comes to wine, there's really only one thing you need to know:
Wine is either yummy… or it's not. And you're always right by @wineguygary

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What will Wine Guy Gary come up with next? 🍷
Unexpected wine stories, useful answers, and absolutely no snobbery.
The television is warming up—we’re almost ready.

#WineGuyGary #WineHistory #WineMadeSimple by @wineguygary

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Wine Guy Gary is coming. 🍷
Wine stories, wine history, and no snobbery.
Because wine is either yummy… or it’s not. And you’re always right.

#WineGuyGary #WineHistory #WineMadeSimple by @wineguygary

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