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- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Zinfandel
Over the past decade, I have found that Zinfandel has become one of my favorite domestic grape varietals. It is definitely a United...
- Jun 26, 2021
- 1 min
Marlborough, New Zealand
In January 2020, just before the world stood still for a year, I had the opportunity to spend six short days in New Zealand. I flew into...
- Jun 23, 2021
- 1 min
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner is produced in Austria, and has had an exciting growth in the last decade in the United States. These Austrian white...
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Sémillon
Sémillon is a green grape variety that you have likely had, but never saw on the label. It is most frequently used in Bordeaux, France to...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 1 min
Muscat/Moscato
Muscat or Moscato, in Asti from northern Italy is another grape that many people associate with sweeter style wines. This is often the...
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is the principle grape in the wines of Tuscany, Italy. It is used to make Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino...
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Chenin Blanc
Summer weather allows me to show more white wines to my guests, simply because it is hot, people who prefer red wines typically, seem to...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Mourvedre/Monastrell
Mourvedre is one of the grapes used in the southern Rhone Valley, usually blended with Grenache, and Syrah. Though a small percentage of...
- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
Syrah/Shiraz
I just wrote the other day about Viognier, and I realized that almost all of my blog posts, thus far, have been about aromatic white...
- Jun 12, 2021
- 2 min
Viognier
I love aromatic white wines. Viognier is one of my favorites. I first learned of the grape as the varietal used in the production of...
- Jun 6, 2021
- 2 min
Riesling
I am frequently told that Riesling is sweet. I have guests who chuckle when Riesling is mentioned, as if it is a faux pas to enjoy such a...
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a pretty popular white wine grape varietal, and one of my favorites to show in a compare and contrast style. Sauvignon...
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
Ma Vie En Rosé
In 1999, I worked in Minneapolis at a Brasserie. I learned several things about France, and French culture. Three have stayed with me for...
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Gewürztraminer
I was introduced to Gewürztraminer at a restaurant that I worked at in the early 1990's. I had a brilliant, French-inspired menu and wine...