It is difficult to really talk in depth about wine without discussing the wine’s terroir. Most wine drinkers either do not pay much attention to a wine’s terroir, or they do not know anything about terroir. In today’s blog we are going to take a look at what terroir is, how it affects the taste of wine and what are the different types of terroir…
climate, soil, terrain, terroir, tradition, wine elements
Napa and Sonoma County in California long ago established themselves as the premier wine-making regions in the United States. The winemaking history goes back to the early 1700s when missionaries from Spain planted vines in the region which they had brought with them to create vineyards so they could make wine. They needed a source of wine to make sure they had …
California wines, Napa, Napa Valley, places to visit, Sonoma
It is the middle of summer and many of us tend to drink more of the softer white wines as we relax on our decks or patios. Of course there are the old standbys: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Moscato. But five to seven years ago three other white wines began to gain popularity in the world of white wines. They were Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc…
lighter wines, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, summer wines, white wines
I have written before about how wines affect our lives. In today’s blog I want to talk about the culture of wine and what wine means to us in society. Before we get too far, let us define the word culture…
finer things in life, wine culture
What is a fortified wine? Don’t feel bad if you don’t know…many wine drinkers are confused by the term. The simple answer is a fortified wine is a wine that has had a distilled spirit, such as brandy, added to it to increase the alcohol content and to enhance the wine’s flavors…
Commandaria, dessert wines, dry, fortified wines, Madeira and Marsala, Moscatel de Setúbal, port, semi-sweet, sherry, sweet, Vermouth