Champagne is the king, Cava is the smart cousin who studied the same technique but costs less, and Prosecco is the fun, fruity chum who shows up with a spritz in hand. All three are delicious—just different vibes. Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco—the three most famous...
Clone Vs. Massale, Which Vineyard Makes Winemakers Happy?
Key Differences Between Clonal Selection and Massale Selection in Wine Vines. When planting or replanting a vineyard, winemakers choose between two primary methods of vine propagation: clonal selection and massale selection. Each has distinct philosophies, advantages, and drawbacks. Aspect Clonal Selection (Clones) Massale Selection Definition...
Do you know winemakers have a secret weapon?
Clones are the winegrowers’ secret that we seldom hear about. What is a clone? The official definition of a wine grape vine clone from the Wine Enthusiast is, “A grape clone is a genetically identical copy of a specific grapevine cultivar, created through vegetative propagation...
A Little Bit About My Books
A Taste of Wine Series. This three-book series includes the central regions of the wine world. The reader will be well-versed in the world’s best wine regions and signature wines. To see my books on Amazon, click –> here A Wine Lover’s Guide to European...
Is Petit Manseng a cult wine?
It is in Virginia wine country and may become the next big thing in wine. Petit Manseng produces the highest-quality wine of all the Manseng grapes: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, and Manseng Noir. It is named “petit” for its small, thick-skinned berries (a grower term...