This time we’re heading back to France for a red varietal called Petit Verdot. Though it can certainly hold its own as a single-varietal wine, it’s probably best known as one of the six Bordeaux grapes, hanging around with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Carménère (though this last one is more rare). Petit … Continue reading Wine 34: Petit Verdot
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
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
Happy Cabernet Sauvignon Day!!! August 30th (or the Thursday before Labor Day) is the annual holiday to celebrate all that is cab sav. I couldn't have asked for a better excuse to pop open a bottle, not that I ever really need one! Unless you've been living under a rock, you've at least heard of cabernet … Continue reading Wine 25: Cabernet Sauvignon
Last post about Napa, I promise, and then back to posting about my journey through other wine varietals. 😉 Before I get into my "Runner Up" I don't think I said it before, but The Meritage was amazing! It was right outside downtown Napa, and was perfectly located for us to quickly get to where … Continue reading Napa: The Runner Up
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