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...
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Do you know The Riesling Capital of France!
Alsace! Alsace is on the eastern border of France and Germany. The two countries have claimed Alsace over the years, but it has been part of France since WWII. French and German sensibilities influence Alsace wine, as does the cold climate. Alsace primarily produces white...
Could COVID-19 have a silver lining?
It is hard to say if the cloud of COVID-19 could have a silver lining. Regardless, my time spent at home with family inspires this article. While spending several months at home with a cat, dog, and six family members, one needs a hobby, a...
Do you know the secret code on champagne bottles?
Big champagne houses like Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, and Moët et Chandon use grapes from different vineyards they don’t own to produce a house style with a unique and consistent taste, quality, and style. All good things. On the other hand, Grower Champagne is terroir-forward and reflects the...
Do you know the Meditation Wine?
I tasted Amarone for the first time in the town of Hoornaar in the Dutch province of South Holland. Our host had recently returned from Italy, inspired by the experience, and made a sumptuous Italian-themed dinner complete with Italian vino. When the cork popped on...