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Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pronounced: shah toe nuf dew pop
Below is a map of southern Rhône. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the southern Rhône’s most exclusive appellation:
The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape literally means the “New castle of the Pope“. During the 14th Century, the city of Avignon, just s...
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pronounced: shah toe nuf-dew-pahp
Below is a map of southern Rhône. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the southern Rhône’s most exclusive appellation:
The name Châteauneuf-du-Pape literally means the “New castle of the Pope“. During the 14th Century, the city of Avignon,...
I've always been more of a red wine drinker, especially in the winter and fall, but I think as I study more wines from around the world, my palate has definitely grown. I have always appreciated Champagne, Prosecco, and Chardonnay (my favorites of all time being Far Niente and Château Montelena Char...
I've always been more of a red wine drinker, especially in the winter and fall, but I think as I study more wines from around the world, my palate has definitely grown. I have always appreciated Champagne, Prosecco, and Chardonnay (my favorites of all time being Far Niente and Château Montelena Char...
Gamay..... sounds like something you would shout as you win a round of some game.... but it's actually a grape varietal, and sometimes a great one at that. Gamay was originally planted just outs...
As I was looking for a wine to blog about this week, I came across a grape I had never heard of: The Picpoul (also seen with the spelling Piquepoul). It is grown primarily in the Rhone Valley and Languedoc regions of France as well as Catalonia, Spain. It exists both in dark-skinned (Picpoul no...
Malbec is a red grape, originally from France in areas such as Cahors and Bordeaux, that has found fame across the seas in Argentina, flourishing particularly well in the foothills of the Andes in the region of Mendoza, in Argentina’s Cuyo region. These wines are classically described as full-b...
Wine faults..... not wine vault......are when wine becomes bad for one reason or another. Sometimes it's just that the wine has lived beyond its age. Other times, it's because it was improperl...
Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape varietal that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. It is the momma-grape to the Cabernet Sauvignon. The papa-grape is the well known Cabernet Franc. The Sauvignon blanc most likely gets its name from the French words 'sauvage' (wi...
Quick & Tangy Bruschetta
This is one of my favorite appetizers. It pairs well with wine. ;) Minimal but quality ingredients.
Ingredients
*A fresh loaf of Italian bread
*5 or 6 vine-ripe tomatoes (or any favorite), chopped into small pieces and placed in a small bowl
*3 Tables...
In the foothills of Mount Vulture in Basilicata, southern Italy, some of the greatest wines are grown. The volcanic soil often imparts extra depth of flavors and minerals. Last September I did a blog on this wine. (Aglianico, A Southern Italian Gem - The Working Mom). I wanted to ...
I have really embraced the world of Bordeaux wine, still a newbie with these French wines, but my palate is ever expanding with the 6,000 wineries in this region. I was able to find very a reputable Left Bank Bordeaux. Remember that a Left Bank Bordeaux has a higher ratio of Cabernet Sauvignon than ...
Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley California has always been a favorite of mine. Having visited many years ago, the tasting room, cellars, and the vineyard itself is so impressive. Their Merlot is the most notable of their wines, but all of their wines are top rated and delicious. If you've ever see...
Our ancestors drank beer, wine, and mead. They have been for 9000+ years. No one is certain, but it's likely that barley got wet (and fermented), grape juice sat too long (and fermented), and water sweetened with honey, sat too long (and fermented). My guess is the folks who tried this stuff were ki...
The three main grapes used in Champagne production are Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, both “black” grapes, and Chardonnay, a light-skinned grape.
In Champagne, the term Blanc de Blancs designates Champagnes made only from Chardonnay grapes, whereas Blanc de Noir is created using only Pinot Noir or ...
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