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Category: Wine Regions

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It’s Time to Explore Baja California Wines

The other night, I attended a wonderfully fun CWES event where we learned about Baja California wines and wines from...

Wachau

Getting to Know Austrian Wine

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about Blaufränkisch, central Europe’s best-kept red wine secret. A few months ago,...

Chiluly Art

The Joys of Walla Walla Wines

We spent last weekend in Walla Walla, and we had a great time. Great wineries, great people, great wine and...

French Alpine wine grapes

More French Alpine Wine Grapes

Last week, I introduced you to Altesse, a grape that is considered one of the most esteemed in the Alpine...

Looking for Austin, TX wine

Exploring Austin, TX Wine

I just came back from Austin, TX. So I read up on Austin, TX wine.  

David Anderson showing off his Armenian wine

Armenian Wine Is Very Fine

Do you know Armenian wine? I had tried it a few times but never paid much attention to it. The...

Grechetto di Todi by Iacopo Paolucci Iacopone

Wine from Umbria? Sure!

What is Umbria known for? This region, in central Italy, is known for food and wine. I think all regions...

Öküzgözü

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...

A beautiful Bordeaux red

The Magic of Bordeaux Blends

Some people don’t like wine blends, claiming that winemakers use the junkiest wine for such blends. But in the Bordeaux...

Romanian wine - photo courtesy of Skin + Pulp

Meet Romania, Europe’s Fifth Largest Wine Producer

Last week, I talked about Georgian wine, which is known for being made in qvevris, or clay containers. This week,...