Cabernet Sauvignon is both the most widely planted red variety in Chile and the grape credited with putting Chile on the world stage. While it accounts for just over 20% of all vineyard plantings in Chile, the lion’s share of Cabernet is grown in the Central Valley. Within the Central Valley wine region, which spans…
Celebrating #CabFrancDay with N.C. Style with Jones Von Drehle Cabernet Franc
Yep, in case you didn’t know, Cabernet Franc had a whirlwind relationship with Sauvignon Blanc and the result was Cabernet Sauvignon. We are all thankful that this relationship occurred and gave us such a wonderful varietal, but shouldn’t we celebrate Father’s Day? Lori Budd, Founder of #CabFrancDay Cab Franc Day is one of my favorite “Wine”…
Roasted Salmon Glazed with Brown Sugar and Mustard + 2013 Under The Wire Sparkling Zinfandel Rosé #WinePW
The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) is Zinfandel – America’s Grape! I thought it would be fun to feature Zinfandel one doesn’t see very often – Sparkling Zinfandel Rosé! About Zinfandel First why “America’s Grape? I’ll let none other than Paul Draper, who along with Robert Mondavi and André Tchelistcheff are the only Americans…
lnvitation: Wine Pairing Weekend Explores Zinfandel #WinePW
The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) is Zinfandel – America’s Grape! Each of our writers will find a Zinfandel wine(the wine should have at least 75% zinfandel grapes) and pair it with food. About Zinfandel First why “America’s Grape? I’ll let none other than Paul Draper, who along with Robert Mondavi and…
Wine of the Day: 2015 Cà dei Frati Amarone della Valpolicella Pietro dal Cero
I recently had the good fortune of attending the 2022 Wine Media Conference in Lake Garda Italy. The primary sponsor of the conference was Ascovilo is the Association of Consorzi Tutela Vini Lombardi DOCG, DOC and IGT, a voluntary consortia for the protection of Lombardy wines. The Lombardi wine region is situated in one of Italy’s…
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Crimson + Smoked Portobello Mushroom Burgers #WorldWineTravel
This month the World Wine Travel bloggers begin our exploration of New Zealand wines. For the uninitiated, I provided an overview of New Zealand wine in our invitation post. Martinborough Wine Region Our first stop in New Zealand is Martinborough! It is located in the southern part of New Zealand’s North Island about 55 kilometers (35…
Two Moreish Monte Velho Wines From Esporão
An alluring $50 bottle of wine is not hard to find. On the other hand, alluring everyday wines under $15 are much more challenging to find. Please allow me to help you with that! I recently sampled two delicious, refreshing, food friendly wines imbued with personality well beyond their price point. On top of that…
A Trio Of Delightful Corvezzo Organic and Vegan Wines
Farmers tend to be a conservative bunch. That can be especially true in a multi-generational farming situation when the elders hold sway. Fortunately, there are exceptions, and the Corvezzo (“kor-VETZ-zoh) family is such an exception. Founded in 1960 by Giovanni Corvezzo’s grandparents, the second generation, sons Giuseppe and Renzo, not only expanded acreage but were…
Invitation To Explore Martinborough New Zealand #WorldWineTravel
For 2022 the World Wine Travel (#WorldWineTravel) group of bloggers are virtually exploring wine regions in Australia and New Zealand. We wrapped up an 8 month exploration of Australian Wine in August. From September through the end of 2022, we’ll be exploring wines regions in New Zealand. About New Zealand Wine New Zealand is a remote…
Book Review and Wine Pairing; Dragonvine by Steven Laine
Dragonvine is author Steven Laine’s latest wine-theme fiction novel. You’ll find my review of his previous book Root Cause here. Disclosure: I received this book as media sample. I received no compensation for this review. All opinions are my own. Synopsis When his father dies in a wildfire, Carmine Cooper takes over the family winery…