Celebrating Syrah with the RhoneRangers
Last week, the RhoneRangers hosted a Zoom meeting all about Syrah. And guess what. They did it by tasting Syrahs from California, Michigan, Virginia and
September 2, 2020
Category: Varietals and Wine Styles
Madeira: Know It and Love It
Have you ever had a heat-treated wine? That is what Madeira is! Madeira originally comes from the Portuguese island of the same name, which is
July 8, 2020
Exploring Resveratrol-Rich Sagrantino
As I discussed in “Wine and Health: A Fun Deep Dive” last week, I’ve long known that Tannat was a really healthy wine because of
April 29, 2020
Celebrating WineShop At Home’s New Petite Sirah
If you’re a long-time reader of my blog, you probably know that I’m a huge Petite Sirah fan. So, I was thrilled that one of
March 18, 2020
Is It Really Bonarda?
Did you know that there are at least four red wine grapes with the name Bonarda? Three are in Italy, and one is in Argentina.
February 26, 2020
Five Wines to Taste at Least Once in Your Lifetime
I’m excited to share this blog written by Heidi Jones (please see her bio at the end). Wine tasting is an art, requiring concentration, vivid
February 19, 2020
Exploring Nebbiolo
Last week, in my article on exploring winter wine, Nebbiolo (“Nebby-oh-low”) came up as a winter favorite for its bold tannins and high acidity. Today
February 12, 2020
Tasting a Standalone Semillon for the First Time
I’m a big fan of White Bordeaux wines (aka White Meritage wines), which are made up of primarily Sauvignon Blanc (around 80%) with a little
January 22, 2020
Does Quality Wine Make Mulled Wine Better?
A few weeks ago, I made a fantastic mulled wine, using a very nice Red Meritage (aka a Bordeaux blend) for the occasion. When I
January 8, 2020
Tasting a Portuguese Alvarhino
I love Spanish and California Albarino but had never tasted a Portuguese Alvarhino. I tasted my first one this week at Rootstock Wine Bar in
January 1, 2020