Wine Articles

 
Want to give your kitchen and your wallets a break after the holiday season? Try a pizza and inexpensive bottle of wine for dinner.
My recommendations this month will be a few different California Zinfandels that should pair quite well with a good pizza.
Debate exists around the origin of the grape itself, but it’s undeniable the [...]

In the spirit of the holidays, let’s bring Sparkling Wine to our festive tables. I’m sure many of you are hesitant to agree with me because of past “champagne headaches”. Well, hopefully after reading this article, you’ll be able move on to enjoy sparkling wine without worry of this side effect.
First, let’s clarify some terminology. [...]

You say Shiraz, I say Syrah. Are we talking about the same thing?
The answer is yes, Shiraz and Syrah are two different names for the same grape. Syrah is the name associated with the grape grown in France. Shiraz is the same grape primarily grown in Australia.
The most straightforward explanation would be [...]

Give back what you take, be environmentally conscious, recycle.
These are all things we are expected to do as responsible citizens in a world with quickly diminishing resources. Its time we expect the same from our wineries. Luckily, many wine makers agree.
Biodynamic grape growing is a holistic approach to grape growing that is quickly [...]

When referring to Bordeaux wines, most wine connoisseurs think of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Some may even think of Malbec and Petit Verdot. However, very few think of Carmenère. This grape was one of the original six red-grape varieties found in this region. In the mid-1800s these varieties were exported from France. Shortly [...]

Pink wines typically not your fancy? Don’t answer that until you try this month’s recommendation from the Daisywine Collection.
Hot summer days call for a light refreshing wine…There are many white wine options out there, but this summer, let’s try something different: Try a Rosé from Tavel.
Tavel is located in the Cote du Rhone [...]