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Island Grove Wine Co. · Est. 2010 · Proudly Florida
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Kinda Dry vs. Sorta Sweet
Same fruit, same price, same 11%. Both fermented on the skins. All that separates Island Grove's two blueberry wines is sugar — and it changes everything.
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Berry Sangria vs. White Sangria
Same price, same ABV, same bottle size. The difference is what's in the glass and who you're handing it to. Here's how to pick between the two.
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How Long Does Canned Wine Last?
Island Grove puts 12 to 18 months on a sealed can. What that actually means, and why where you store it matters more than the date printed on it.
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How to Keep Wine Cold in Florida
Ice alone isn't doing what you think it's doing. How to actually keep wine cold in Florida heat, what each bottle wants, and when to stop bothering.
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How Blueberry Wine Ends Up Tasting Like a Real Red
Fruit wine has a reputation, most of it earned. Here's how Island Grove's blueberry wine gets around it, and why the trick is older than you'd think.
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What Actually Goes With Blueberry Wine
Nobody hands you a pairing chart for blueberry wine. What works with Kinda Dry, Sorta Sweet and Blueberry Moscato, from a guy who mostly eats off a grill.
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Is Canned Wine Actually Good? An Honest Case for the Can
Wine snobs love to hate the can. Here's why they're wrong, and why canned wine might be the most Florida-friendly format there is.
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What to Drink on a Boat That Isn't Beer
Glass breaks. Corks go overboard. Here's what actually works on the water and why canned wine is the answer nobody talks about.