Overview of Seasonal Wine Traditions in the United States Wine holds a significant place in American culture, and its popularity has been steadily growing across the country. The United States is home to diverse regions and states that have developed their own unique wine traditions, making it a vibrant and dynamic industry. In this article,…
History of barrel aging in American winemaking Barrel aging has a long and rich history in American winemaking, stemming from the influence of European immigrants who brought their winemaking traditions to the United States. This technique quickly became an integral part of the winemaking process, contributing to the development of the unique flavors and characteristics…
Historical background of home winemaking in the United States Home winemaking in the United States has a rich and storied history that can be traced back to the colonial era. Immigrants from Europe played a significant role in bringing their winemaking traditions and techniques to America, leading to the establishment of vineyards and wineries across…
For beginners, wine is a complex and confusing subject, so choosing the right glasses is often not a priority. This site talks about wines, gives general recommendations for choosing the right drink and answers frequently asked questions. History of wine Wine is an alcoholic beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of grape juice (alcoholic beverages…
When you hear the name Jeff Gordon, you probably think of going around in circles while being assaulted by the smell of burning rubber mixed with gasoline. The thought of wine, no less good wine, probably never comes into your mind. I’m about to change that, and talk about not only Jeff Gordon’s passion for…
The air was thick with the scent of fermenting grapes. The heady aroma of yeast working it’s magic entranced me from the second I stepped off the bus. The building’s cold, dimly lit exterior could not shroud the fantastic things happening inside it’s walls. Inside Pallet, Linda Donovan’s new custom crush facility in Medford, Oregon…
This month’s Wine Blogging Wednesday post has me very excited. Not only does David McDuff’s Passion for Piedmont installment fit in perfectly with my February 28th Italian food and wine event, it has allowed me to get away from New World wines, and hopefully introduce some of my wine blog / wine vlog friends to…
Sommelier Paul Grieco Talks German Riesling Passion is contagious. When someone is passionate about a topic, they are often able to transfer that passion to you. You see how excited they are about the topic, and you get enthralled. You want to be that passionate about it. You want to be that passionate about ANYTHING….
Wine is about the story. It’s not about tart cherries and blueberries wrapped in a blanket of cedar and sprinkled with generous amounts of pepper. Likewise, it’s not about making sure you’re pairing Merlot with lamb shank and Chardonnay with lobster. Sure, those things are nice, and work their way into most of my articles….
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Central Coast’s Sta Rita Hills AVA sits Clos Pepe Estate. Purchased in 1994 as a horse ranch by Steve and Cathy Pepe, Clos Pepe winemaker Wes Hagen began at the Estate full-time in 1994 as well. The estate was planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 1996 to…
