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
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
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
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