I just got back from France, where I got to visit the Loire Valley. It’s a must visit for its castles, goat cheese and wine. Continue reading
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Wine Review: More Piedmont Alternatives
Barolo is definitely one of my top 5 wine regions, both in terms of places I’ve visited but also the wines. However, I’m always on the look out to see how Nebbiolo does elsewhere, whether it be in another country/region or other parts of Piedmont. I’m looking for cheaper options and options to drink younger since Barolo often needs aging. Continue reading
Wine Review: Champagne’s Other Grape Varieties
Do you know how many grape varieties are allowed in Champagne according to appellation laws? Continue reading
Wine Review: The Rheingau in Chile
What happens when you mix over 200 years of winemaking tradition in the Rheingau, Germany with Chilean terroir? Let’s learn about Baron Knyphausen. Continue reading
Wine Review: California Classic
Joseph Swan is one of the pioneers of California wines. Yet, the prices for their classic wines have not gone through the roof like many of their neighbors. Continue reading
Wine Review: Alpine Wines
The Alps are known for their ski resorts and melted, cheesy dishes like raclette or fondue, but they also produce wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exploring Trentino-Alto Adige
I’m tasting a classic of Trentino-Alto Adige along with a grape variety that’s far less common there. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exploring Less Common Spanish Reds
I found two Spanish red varieties that are nice alternatives stylistically to your typical Tempranillo based Spanish red. Let’s explore. Continue reading
Wine Review: Vermont Hybrid Wine
Can Vermont produce good wine? Let’s try one. Continue reading
Wine Review: Montefalco Rosso vs. Brunello
Tuscany is the benchmark region for Sangiovese, but there are other regions in Italy that make good Sangiovese. Let’s compare Montefalco Rosso from Umbria to Tuscan Sangiovese. Continue reading