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- May 29, 2021
- 1 min
Pinot Blanc/Pinot Bianco
Pinot Blanc, called Pinot Bianco in Italy, is the third mutation of Pinot Noir that I have wrote about for this site, there are more......
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris is a rusty pink colored grape, a mutated clone of Pinot Noir, and most often makes a white wine. I will...
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Albariño/Alvarinho
As we approach summer, I like to recommend great sipping white wines to pair with boat rides, and campfires at dusk. Albariño is one such...
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Why is my wine buttery?
Some people love it, and some, not so much. Frequently, especially Chardonnay will showcase a buttery texture, and even aroma. It is a...
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is the black grape of Burgundy France, it is produced all over the world and is the principle component in Champagne...
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
Oak or Unoaked
Oak ageing wines is a process that allows a winemaker to impart color, texture, aroma, and flavor to the fermented juice. There are...
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
FAQ: Can we do custom events?
In the last few weeks I have been asked to do private groups with guests that wanted to create a specific curriculum catered to a special...
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Washington
Ten years ago, I was walking through vineyards in the Columbia Valley. It was my first visit to Washington State and I was on a trip...
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
When I think of Australia the first grape that comes to mind is naturally Shiraz. I have been selling wine in the United States for...