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Roots of Resilience: The Oxley Family's Legacy in Lawton's Vineyards and Farms

Farming has long been a part of Ed Oxley’s life coming from a farming background in Lawton, MI.  He tied the knot with his wife, Phyllis, 61 years ago, and together they raised three sons.
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Exploring the Vibrant Color Spectrum of Wines

The spectrum of wine colors invites curiosity, each shade a vibrant chapter in a bottle's tale, waiting for us to sip and explore its unique essence. By observing the hue, you might infer its flavor profile, character, and age, as well as make an educated guess about its origin.
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Grape Expectations: Unlocking the Secrets of Wine Talk

Do you pick wine solely on the design of the label? Do you struggle to remember the differences between a Riesling and a Zinfandel? If so, it might be a good idea to shift your focus.
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To Decant or Not to Decant

Did you know that decanting can enrich the wine-drinking experience, making it more enjoyable and helping to reveal the wine's full potential? When you pour wine from the bottle into a decanter, it’s like giving your vino a fresh breath of air!
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Wine Spotlight: Cap Drain Wines

St. Julian cap drain wines are dry red blends that change depending on the vintage and the desired combinations by our winemaking team.
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Nine Basic Styles of Wine

Did you know that there are over 1,300 varieties of commercial wine grapes, with only about 150 varieties used in wine produced around the world? Identifying specific grape varieties may prove to be a challenging and time-consuming task.
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A Beginner's Guide to Wine

It may seem like everyone is jumping on the wine bandwagon. However, there are still many people out there who are just learning to like wine or dislike it for one reason or another. The popularity of wine in our society can’t be denied.
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Sun-Kissed and Sipping: The Perfect Summer Pairing

The weather has been heating up and that means one thing – summer is finally here and it’s time for some refreshing summer wines! On a sweltering summer day, there's nothing quite like a crisp, chilled wine to quench your thirst.