winemusingswithbetty

Betty, winemaker Jean Francois, and Alexandra

Walla Walla Wine Tasting

Yippee! I just came back from a weekend of Walla Walla wine tasting. I’m very excited to share my experience...

Best Appetizer Pairings with Sauvignon Blanc

I’m delighted to introduce you to Helen Ruiz, who is the second person behind Wine Rooster and the main content...

Climate Change - photo courtesy of Climate Central

The Impact of Climate Change on the Wine Industry

Today, I wanted to delve into the impact of climate change on the wine industry. After seeing hundreds of articles...

Oregon Wine + Food: The Cookbook

Last week, I went to Powell’s Books for a great talk by the authors of Oregon Wine + Food: The...

A beautiful Walla Walla vineyard

Exploring Walla Walla Wine

Walla Walla. I’ve heard of their sweet onions. But wine? Yes! Especially Syrah! And many other grapes. Let’s explore this...

Hopefully the wine will calm Kermit down

What Wine Do You Drink When You’re Stressed?

As you know, I moved into my new home three weeks ago. While I’m having fun setting up a new...

Romans enjoying wine - image from NPR

How Wine Helped Forge Roman Civilization

I read an amazing article entitled “Vitis Vinifera and Rome: How Wine Helped Forge a Civilization.” Today, I will highlight...

Old Wines

Discovering Old Wines During My Move

When you move for the first time in 26 years, it gives you an opportunity to discover a bunch of...

Summertime wine is very fine

Summertime Wine Is Very Fine

Summertime wine is very fine. That sounds great. Doesn’t it? But what does that really mean? When you lookup summertime...

WineShop At Home's Petit Verdot

Introducing a Great Petit Verdot

When we think of Petit Verdot, we usually think of a red variety that is mixed in with other red...