Carbonic maceration, in which whole grapes are fermented in a rich carbon dioxide, and oxygen-free, environment before crushing, is a winemaking technique often associated with...
On a hot summer day, if there is a style of wine that I want to enjoy with a meal, it is a fresh and...
Working in the wine industry, I meet winemakers on a regular basis. But when I talk with friends, they are sometimes in awe that I...
The word ‘ravie’ translates to the feminine version of ‘delighted’ in French and when I drank this wine, I was delighted. I was delighted because...
Vinifera was first brought to the United States in the 1600s. It was planted off the coast of South Carolina, but it was not successful....
This week is National Prosecco Week. This nationwide campaign (July 19-25) is the official celebration of Prosecco DOC. So what better way to celebrate it...
There are many common wine blends. For example, Grenache is often blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre, and Cabernet Franc is often blended with Merlot, Petit...
When I sat down for lunch with Joey Wolosz and Jeff Durham of Gentleman Farmer Wines in Napa Valley, I was immediately enamored. The passion...
In a week in which the planet saw its hottest day on record, and knowing that that record will be broken again and again, we...
What is refreshing and food-friendly? A bottle of Rosé. My pick was the Frank Family Vineyards 2022 Leslie Rosé of Pinot Noir from Carneros and...