I had a discussion on Facebook this past weekend about the difference in “dry” versus “sweet” wine. We were all trying to give tips on good wines for someone that likes “sweet” and “fruity” alcoholic beverages that is looking for a cross-over into...
Vinho Verde! If you’re looking for a fresh white wine that’s light, fun, inexpensive and sometimes fizzy, then let me introduce you to Portugal’s Vinho Verde. And when I say “inexpensive” I mean you can literally get a bottle for $4.99 at Trader Joes. That’s...
For those of you that are friends of mine on FB, you have probably heard me mention how much I love Brunello. It is quite literally my most favorite red wine in the world. Sure, I love a Bordeaux just as much as the next person (who doesn’t?), but when it comes to Brunello there is a...
Pairing Wine and Chocolate. You’re at that moment in the evening when the only thing you want after dinner is a glass of wine and your favorite chocolate. You grab whatever wine you have, grab your piece of delicious chocolatey goodness – and then what do you notice? After you eat...
When hearing words like “bouquet” or “tannins”, it can leave even the most excited wine lover shaking in their boots. After all, there’s nothing seemingly more unattractive than the phrase “noble rot” which is a real thing. UGH. Really? Listed below...
You see, back in the 1960’s Sauvignon Blanc didn’t have a lot of street cred. The American versions of the wine at that time were on the sweet side and less than exciting for most people. So Robert Mondavi (we ALL know that name, right?) took the initiative to visit France to see how they created their Sauvignon Blanc. He visited the regions of Loire Valley Sancerre and also the Pouilly-Fumé region whose Sauvignon Blanc at that time was called “Blanc Fumé.”
So let’s first start with the obvious question: What is a wine blend? There are two different types. We’re going to cover the first one, but I would be completely remiss not to mention the second one: 1) Blends of different varietals (types of grapes) within the same bottle of wine...
Ahhhh yes! Old world vs. New World! What in the heck does that mean exactly? The first time I ever heard that mentioned several years ago I thought it meant old wines vs. new wines. Well if you’ve thought the same thing – you’re not COMPLETELY wrong exactly. It’s the...
I don’t think there is any other beverage on earth that can leave you enchanted by the aromas of everything from peaches to cedar, from anise to honey or from lychee to mushrooms. You will be mesmerized and entranced by the amazing smells of wine. I personally think it is the most magical part of the wine experience.
Calling all Chardy lovers! While I am still working on building my blog posts about wines, wineries and festivals, I would be completely remiss not to dedicate a post to: • the most popular white wine in the U.S. • the most widely planted white wine grape in the world • one of the...
Sauvignon Blanc (Sov-en-yawn Blonck) is usually a dry white wine with distinctive herby yet fruity qualities. It is considered to be a “medium bodied” wine that falls in between Riesling (light) and Chardonnay (heavy) which makes it an easy wine to pair with many types of yummy food...
I am completely convinced that even the most picky white wine drinker will scream in delight over this grape. It’s floral and fruity. It’s perfumey but not overly pungent. As a matter of fact, Riesling lovers would really get a kick out of this because it’s very much like a...
