This post will be relatively short and sweet, because the featured varietal, Valdiguié, is one that really doesn't have a lot written about it! This red wine grape, originally found within the Languedoc-Roussillon region in Southern France, is almost extinct there. Although, you could potentially find this under its alter-ego/name, Gros Auxxerois. In France, Valdiguié … Continue reading Wine 32: Valdiguié
Holy cow, it's been a loooong time since I posted. Not because wine hasn't been on my mind - it has!! Over the past few months I've had a fair amount of travel, mixed with studying - and passing with distinction! - the WSET Level II in Wine & Spirits, lots of work on the … Continue reading Wine 31: Chenin Blanc
With the new year kicking off, I'm sure many of you have found a good excuse to pop open a bottle of bubbly. And even if you don't have a specific reason, bubbly is always a good idea (and actually pairs well with just about any food)! Champagne is synonymous with sparkling wines, but in … Continue reading Wine 30: Champagne
Holy cow, time flies when you're having fun I guess. Can't believe it's been over two months since my last post! I promise, I'm still alive....and drinking wine. 😉 It's time to make a stop in Italy for a taste of sangiovese, its prized grape that many may be more familiar with than they think. Hint: … Continue reading Wine 29: Sangiovese
Because it's my lucky number and this post returns us to the world of red wine, I thought I'd "stop by" the country that ranks the thirteenth among wine-producing countries: Austria. On average, Austrians drink 200 glasses of wine per year....I'd hate to know how I compare. 😉 Austria's most widely grown red varietal was … Continue reading Wine 28: Zweigelt
In the vast wine world, there are a number of pinots that exist. I've talked about pinot noir before, and pinot grigio/gris is another common one, but are you familiar with Pinot Bianco or pinot blanc? Prior to my trip to Napa a couple months ago, I had never heard of - or at least … Continue reading Wine 27: Pinot Bianco/Blanc
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