When we think of Furmint wines – if we think of them at all – we normally think of sweet dessert wine. The ancient Furmint grape – native to the Tokaj region of northeastern Hungary – is susceptible to botrytis, or “noble rot.” Affected grapes produce lush, sweet wine with distinctive honey and orange marmalade …
Fiano is an ancient white grape that is native to the southern Italian region of Campania. According to the reference Wine Grapes, Fiano was mentioned as early as 1240, and originated near the town of Avellino in the area in the Appenine Mountains known as Irpinia. Some say that Fiano was once known as Apiana …
Moschofilero is a wine grape native to the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece, to the south of the mainland. It has pink to purple skins. The wine is white, but may have a gray tint due to skin contact. According to the authoritative reference Wine Grapes, Moschofilero was mentioned as early as 1601. Wines from this …
We are in a rut – most of us, most of the time – when it comes to selecting and drinking wine. We fall into the habit of drinking the popular wine varieties – Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and the like. For good reason: the wines are delicious, readily available, and well …
These are the wines we tasted at our Piemonte tasting. We did a fun and informative wine tasting featuring the wines of Piemonte last night. After an exploration of the Piemonte region and its appellations, we did a guided, interactive tasting of four delicious wines from the region. We tasted: 2017 Cordero di Montezemolo Barbera …
People who love Cabernet Sauvignon love Cab from Napa. For good reason. Napa has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding Cab. But why not give other regions a try? Great Cabernet is produced in many regions in the United States and around the world. Next door to Napa is the Sonoma wine region, where we find Alexander …
There’s always a reason to celebrate, like a birthday or Friday. And what better way to celebrate than with sparkling wine? But does it have to be Champagne? No. In fact, very good sparkling wines are made right here in the USA. Using the same method as Champagne, with the same grape varieties, but with …