Grüner Veltliner has a rich history in Austria that dates back to the mid-1800’s. However, most American wine enthusiasts only began discovering the delightful array of wines that comes from this varietal in the early 2000’s. …
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At present, there are so many wineries in Washington State that offers different types of wines and make claims on paper to customers that at time it is hard to decipher this region. However, one needs …
The immediate connection made with Guiseppe Quintarelli is the idea of raw, quality, old-school wine. Quintarelli was known for decades in the industry – which consisted of creating wines, labels and even corks that are of …
Definition The French paradox is the manifestation of low coronary heart disease (CHD) death rates in spite of high intake of dietary cholesterol and saturated fat. A French epidemiologist in the 1980’s formulated the French paradox …
Bordeaux Bordeaux is revered in the wine industry, and rightfully so. For centuries, the Bordelaise have blessed the world with the fruits of their exceptional palates and passion for flavor. Food and wine are synonymous in …
There is hardly a town in Burgundy that goes without recognition. Some of the world’s greatest wines are grown on the hillsides of Bourgogne. A wonderland littered with Grand Cru vineyards like Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Aloxe-Corton, Nuits-St-Georges, …
Over the years, California has grown to become the world’s largest producer of Viognier next to France. Viognier is a fragrant and powerful white grape used for producing wines with distinct floral aromas. The California Sun …
Almost 90% of America’s wines are produced in California – so it is no wonder that some of the best wines and producers are in this area. Zinfandel, which is considered America’s heritage grape, thrives in …
Perhaps you’ve had the pleasure of tasting a Bordeaux wine, but have you tried Bordeaux Superieur? As the name suggests, it’s a better, or shall we say more superior, version of the revered wines. With this …
Blue Vein cheese is a general term used to describe cheese matured after intentional inoculation with cultures of Penicillium mold. A PDO (and IGT) designated products are a protected Geographical location which only allows the cheese …