Furmint. Never heard of this one? Count yourself in good company, as there are only about 13,000 acres of this varietal grown around the entire world (compared to Chardonnay which has over 484,000 acres), which means this grape varietal flies under the radar for most! Though not popular in the new world wine regions, Furmint … Continue reading Wine 35: Furmint
Let's stick with the French varietals and talk about Auxerrois, not to be confused with the last post on Valdiguié, which is also known as Gros Auxerrois. As the name implies, this is a white wine, and is a sibling of Chardonnay. My first instinct is to give a little shudder, because Chardonnay is more … Continue reading Wine 33: Auxerrois
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
This one goes out to all those who can't get enough of those sweet or dessert wines, but looking for something other than your typical moscato or sweet riesling. Sauternes is a blend of three varietals grown in the Sauternais region of Bordeaux, France. There are many appellations within this region, such as Cadillac, Barsac, … Continue reading Wine 26: Sauternes
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
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