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Côtes du Vivarais
What kind of wine is produced in the Côtes du Vivarais wine region of France? Truthfully, not many wine drinkers know. Which is exactly why I’m bringing it to your attention. First off, let’s go over the pronunciation. Côtes du … Continue reading
Vin Santo vs Vinsanto
Most people think of Italy when they hear “vin santo“, but what about when you’re making your way through Santorini’s labyrinth of tourist shops looking at Greek wine bottles labeled vinsanto. What’s the difference? History has the answer. Apparently in 1203 Santorini … Continue reading
Sweet Red Wine (red wine for the white wine drinker)
This is a tough topic that goes against my belief system, sort of speak. But, I’ve been asked more than once for recommendations of sweet red wines. I usually take a long pause and try to conjure up a decent … Continue reading
Chardonnay “The Winemaker’s Grape”
Chardonnay is a unique varietal because it can be used to make many different styles of wine. It is often referred to as the “winemaker’s grape.” The grape is rather neutral in comparison to other classic varietals. It is lower … Continue reading
Cellaring Wine
What are the perfect conditions for storing wine? Well, if you don’t have a fancy wine cellar, don’t worry. Just follow these simple rules. 1) Store in a reasonably even temperature (45-64 degrees F), ideally 50 degrees F. Only sudden … Continue reading
Burgundy’s seduction
Burgundy is the Queen of French wine, and often wine enthusiasts comment that it is the greatest wine in the world. What makes Burgundy so special is the magic of finding and affording a really great one. This can be a tall … Continue reading
Chocolate wine
Do you have a hankering for sweets and love wine? Consider combining the two and enjoy a glass of chocolate wine. You can find chocolate wines at nearly every liquor store or wine shop now. Our recent visit to … Continue reading
Torrontés
Have we told you about Torrontés yet? It is the chill’n prescription for the summer heat. Torrontés is a white wine primarily produced in Argentina, where it is the most planted white grape in that country. The gold-standard is Crios … Continue reading
Calories per Glass of Wine
Calories per glass of… champagne/sparkling wine; dry 116, sweet 138 dry white wine 110 sweet white wine 115-130 dry red wine 114-127 fortified wine; i.e. port/sherry/madeira 150-180 Generally speaking… Lower in alcohol = lower in calories Lower in sugar/sweetness (drier) … Continue reading
Wine Tasting Do’s & Don’ts
This blog post was inspired by our recent participation at the Steamboat Wine Festival. What to Know Before Your Next Wine Tasting Engagement… > Don’t wear perfume, cologne or aftershave. The strong smell will interfere and compete with the wine aromas. > Do have … Continue reading
