Alsace Alsace is on the eastern border of France and Germany. The two countries have claimed Alsace over the years, but since WWII, it has been part of France. 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 is the inspiration for this article. While spending several months at home with a cat, dog, and six family members, one needs...
The unique flavors of wine, Les saveurs uniques du vin
All wines have color, and acid and fruit sugar are converted to alcohol through fermentation. What, then, makes the taste and smell of wine different from one to the other? Flavor Compounds. Yes, flavor compounds unique to each subspecies or type of grape occur...