This month, the World Wine Travel (#WorldWineTravel) writers are exploring the world of hybrid grapes and the wines crafted from them. I recently had the pleasure of attending the Grapes of Inclusion event hosted by the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) at CIA at Copia in Napa. The event featured 20+ Black-owned brands from…
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Savoring the Flavors of 2019 Ettore Merlot Zero
Nestled among the picturesque vineyards of Mendocino County lies a hidden gem that embodies the essence of artisanal organic winemaking: Ettore Wine. About Ettore Wines The story of Ettore Wines is one of dedication, innovation, and a deep connection to the land. Founded by winemaker Ettore Biraghi, the winery is a testament to his relentless…
Delving Into The Rich World of Chilean Carménère #WorldWineTravel
Today 96% of the world’s Carménère is planted in Chile, and the grape has become Chile’s flagship wine! In honor of Carménère Day on November 24th, the World Wine Travel group of writers/bloggers are exploring all things Carménère this month. Carménère is celebrated on 24th November because that is the date to a French researcher, Jean-Michel…
Savoring Argentine Red Wines From Trapiche and Unànime with Roasted Mushroom Risotto #WorldWineTravel
In October, the World Wine Travel writers are exploring wines from Argentina paired with food. Argentine Wine Argentina and its neighbor Chile are renowned for their exceptional wine production, making them among the top wine producers in South America. Situated at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Argentina boasts a unique terroir that provides high…
2017 Louis-Antoine Luyt ‘Cuveé Benoit’ + Maple-Chipotle Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon #WorldWineTravel
The #WorldWineTravel crew is exploring South American wines in 2023. So far, we’ve celebrated the Foods And Wines of Chile, looked Beyond Malbec from Mendoza(Argentina), Wines of Uruguay, and Organic Wines of Chile. This month, we’ll be exploring Chilean Coastal wines from Chile’s Coastal (a.k.a. “Costa”) regions. Note that Costa is not a delimited geographical DO; but flexible designations, based…
Franco-American Wine and Cheese Pairings That Span The Globe #WinePW
The them for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend crew is “Pairing Wine and Cheese”. Here’s a link to our host Cam’s invitation post When it was time for me to start my “research” for this post, we happened to have some Cypress Grove Fog Light Goat Cheese in the fridge. I don’t know about you,…
Wines of the Week; 2020 Caprio Cellars Eleanor and Santinella
What a splendid introduction to an estate Walla Walla winery! It’s always fun for me to learn about new-to-me wineries, particularly if it’s based in a region I have yet to visit. Such is the case with Caprio Cellars, a Walla Walla winery that specializes in Bordeaux varietal wines sourced from estate-grown grapes inspired by…
A Taste of Iris Vineyards
These are delicious, high QPR wines showing ripe fresh fruit flavors buoyed with shimmering acidity and modest alcohol. I’m wrapping up Oregon Wine Month with Iris Vineyards, a new-to-me winery that, for me, is a microcosm of the wines that the Willamette Valley in Oregon are most renown for and does best; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,…
Surfing and Turfing with Livermore Valley Wines #WinePW
This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend (#winePW) group of wine and food bloggers is sampling Livermore Valley Wines and pairing with food. Disclosure: Wines were provided as a media samples. No other compensation was involved. All opinions are mine. Livermore Valley Wine At A Glance Livermore Valley has a long history of winemaking that dates back…
Wine of the Week; 2020 Domaine Bousquet “Virgen” Organic Malbec
To honor April as Earth Month and to celebrate World Malbec Day on April 17th, my Wine of the Week is the 2020 Domaine Bousquet “Virgen” Organic Malbec. Domaine Bousquet only produces wines from organically grown grapes and is Argentina’s largest exporter of organic-fruit wines. The wines are widely available in the U.S. (over 100,000…