Out of your comfort zone Did you know there are other good white wines – other than Chardonnay & Sauvignon? I like to challenge my wine class members taking them…
Serve only the best for Mom. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the time for mimosas and Bloody Marys has arrived. While there are many store-bought mixes, give Mom the best!…
A five-minute rant about Merlot in the 2004 film “Sideways” changed the trajectory of wine in the United States. While Cabernet Sauvignon was king, Merlot was the most widely planted…
Champagne vs Sparkling Wine If you have ever read my wine column, you have probably realized by now that I am a wine nerd. I have always been fascinated by…
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and tables will be set with a variety of different flavors and textures. Tempranillo from the Spanish region of Rioja fits the bill…
Prosecco may lead in production but Franciacorta is the answer to Champagne Prosecco leads the production of sparkling wine in Italy by a country mile. Of the 300 million bottles…
Kiss your Champagne flutes goodbye Yes, I said it. Looking sexy Champagne flutes look sexy, especially at a cocktail party. The sparkling wine catches the light and highlights the bubbles.…
Pinot Noir gets all the attention for lighter reds to drink and Grenache is almost always overlooked when deciding on a bottle! Grenache is a thin-skinned grape that loves hot,…
