October 2, 2020
The Beauty of the Douro Valley

The Beauty of the Douro Valley

The Douro Valley, with its terraced vineyards accompanying each side of the Douro River, is considered one of the most beautifully scenic and oldest known demarcated […]
September 30, 2020
The Robert Mondavi Effect

The Robert Mondavi Effect

Robert Mondavi is considered one of the most famous winemakers in American history. His father, Cesare, had a company in California for buying and selling grapes […]
September 25, 2020
Harvest Season in Wine Country

Harvest Season in Wine Country

As we transition into the autumn harvest of September, wineries are experiencing their busiest time of the year. Although the leaves are changing and falling, grape […]
September 22, 2020
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Let’s Talk Grenache

On the sweeter side of red wines, Grenache emanates flavors similar to a fruit roll up with a back end of spicy cinnamon and black pepper […]
September 16, 2020
Cahors, France- A Tale of an Underdog

Malbec- A Grape Variety in Cahors, France

Ah, Malbec. A grape variety that has originated in France in the town of Cahors. It was first recorded to have been a favorite wine of […]
September 1, 2020
An Abridged History of Burgundy

An Abridged History of Burgundy

Burgundy, France is arguably the absolute center of the wine world. With its many vineyards, this central region of France is known to produce the best […]
August 31, 2020
The Most Important Foundation to Grape Vineyards

The Most Important Foundation to Grape Vineyards

What exactly helps wineries provide vineyards of grapes to produce quality wines? Ultimately, it comes down to one important aspect, the soil. The French knew just […]
August 27, 2020
Fun Facts for National Rum Month

National Rum Month: Fun Rum Facts You May Not Know

To mark this National Rum Day, what’s better than to cover the history of this exciting beverage, including its commercial distillation in Brazil and Barbados? If […]