The wine region of Chile runs for hundreds of miles along the cool Pacific coast of South America. The climate is described as being between California and France. The best wine regions are protected by coastal mountains in valleys west of the towering Andes. Chile uses...
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...
Do you think Veneto has it all? Bubbly Prosecco, brooding Amarone, Soave, and more!
Some of my favorite wines, especially those from the Veneto region, come from Northern Italy. The well-known wines from Veneto are Soave, Amarone, and the wildly popular Prosecco. There are other notable Veneto wines, and with this article, I want to guide you to the...
White Savage of the Loire!
Sauvignon Blanc, loosely translated from French, means white savage, as in wild and untamed. This reflects on the vigorous plant itself, which, left unchecked in the vineyard, will grow ferociously. Sauvignon Blanc is native to France, and the most notable producers are in the...
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...