Rhone Rangers LA Tasting at Vibiana The Rhone Rangers rode into Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23rd, and brought with them some wonderful American wines. The tasting event, held at the astoundingly beautiful Vibiana – a 130-year-old restored cathedral in downtown LA – provided a splendid afternoon of sipping, cheese tastings, and an appearance by …
Last week, we talked about International Varietals and Noble Grapes. In addition to Italy’s Greco grape, which fits both categories, there is the Spanish “Tempranillo” grape, which is currently the most popular red wine grape in Spain. This varietal produces young wines that pair well with meat and olive oil – think Tapas – but …
Greco grapes in vineyard in Italy. Walk into any wine store and ask for a bottle of Chardonnay, or Cabernet, or Pinot, and you will get a variety of choices, with offerings from many different countries. But ask for a bottle of Greco, you just might get a blank stare. That’s too bad, because Greco, …
Wine comes in at the mouth And love comes in at the eye; That’s all we shall know for truth Before we grow old and die. I lift the glass to my mouth, I look at you, and I sigh. “The Drinking Song,” by William Butler Yeats The minister at my 1991 wedding read this …
“A bottle of white, a bottle of red, Perhaps a bottle of rosé instead.” “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” by Billy Joel For me, it’s definitely rosé. I love pink wine. It’s thirst quenching – especially on a warm summer day. It pairs well with many foods, tastes good, and is pretty to look …
In winemaking, yeast plays a vital part in the creation of the final product, as it acts as the catalyst to start the grapes on their fermentation process. In some cases, yeast plays an even bigger role, and adds elegance to what could otherwise be neural, mediocre wines. I’ve tasted a few “yeasty” wines recently …