Xinomavro, Greece’s Second Most Planted Red Grape
It’s time for another look into Red Wine, The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles. This week,...
Wine from Umbria? Sure!
What is Umbria known for? This region, in central Italy, is known for food and wine. I think all regions...
Introducing Saperavi, a Great Georgian Wine
Have you tried Saperavi, a wonderful Georgian wine? If not, you’re in for a big treat. We tried one from...
Exploring Öküzgözü, a Red Turkish Grape
One of my favorite coffee-table books is Red Wine, The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles. While...
The Role Oak Plays in the Taste of Wine
Ancient civilizations used clay amphorae (storage containers) as the main storage medium of choice for transporting oil and wine. But...
Wine in Alaska?
I’m going to Alaska! YAY! This gives me an excuse to learn about the wines made in Alaska. I’m sure...
Introducing Barnard Griffin Winery
I was delighted to visit the Barnard Griffin Winery tasting room in Vancouver. This winery offers scrumptious wines in a...
Jupiter’s Blood – A Great Wine Thriller
Steven Laine has written several wonderful wine novels that I’ve had the pleasure to read. His newest, Jupiter’s Blood, is...
It’s Time for an Albariño Wine Tasting
Albariño is one of my favorite summer grapes. So, I decided it was time to do an Albariño tasting. We...
Getting to Know Hungarian Wine
A few weeks ago, I published an article on wine from Romania, a country that is one of the oldest...