Technically, I specifically wanted to try monastrell, which I thought I'd never had before. But I quickly found out that it is more commonly known as mourvèdre. For some, that may not mean anything more to you, but for others you probably know Mourvèdre as being one of the three grapes used in the beloved GSM blend: … Continue reading Wine 24: Monastrell
Our first full day in Napa began earlier than the rest, as we had to head up to Yountville's V Marketplace to find our waiting trolley. The Napa Valley Wine Trolley has a motorized San Francisco trolley that takes guests on an open-air journey through the valley. While you can select the tour which visits four … Continue reading Napa: Day 2 Recap
Have you experienced Pinotage yet? If not, you should. This is a grape varietal created in South Africa not even 100 years ago, and one which symbolizes their distinctive winemaking traditions. It is one of the varietals required to be included in any 'Cape Blends' produced in South Africa, and is also used to make … Continue reading Wine 22: Pinotage
To drink or 'tannat' drink, that is the question. In my case? I choose to drink. 😉 Tannat is a grape I first heard about in an article sent by Wine Folly early last month. If you read the article, I'm sure you'll want to seek it out the next time you're in a wine … Continue reading Wine 20: Tannat
Nicknamed The Blood of Hercules in Nemea, Greece, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try this red varietal. Agiorgitiko (literally translates to Saint George's grape) is one of the most widely planted grapes in the country. The grape's Greek name could be paying homage to the Saint George's chapel in Nemea, whose monks likely managed … Continue reading Wine 18: Agiorgitiko
Venturing into the lesser-known Italian red wines, Lacrima - Italian for "tear" - is a dark-skinned, blue-black grape grown in the Marche region. It's name describes both the grape's shape, as well as the fact that it releases teardrops of juice when it's ripe. Though many believe this grape to have been around since the … Continue reading Wine 17: Lacrima
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