Redefining Czechian Wine
DID YOU KNOW? Czechia is a classic European wine region, actively engaged in some form of winemaking for over two millennia, with codified wine laws
Elgin Valley, South Africa
From a wine production standpoint, South Africa is an incredibly interesting, varied and undervalued country. Historically, the vast majority of its output was ordinary, inexpensive
Alpine Wines
Few regions in the world evoke emotions in people like the Alps do. Images of snow-peaked mountains, lush valleys and meadows of wildflowers dance in
2020 Vina La Rosa La Capitana Single Vineyard Carmenere
Carménère’s origins are the flat, Atlantic vineyards that surround the Gironde Estuary, better known as Bordeaux’s Medoc region. It was there, in the early 18th
To de-stem or not de-stem? That is the question…
Prior to World War 2, almost all wine was made using whole-bunch, or whole-cluster, fermentation which (as the name suggests!) involves adding intact bunches or
Drinking Inside the Box (or can or pouch or…)
As the realities of climate change emerged, ‘sustainability’ became a ubiquitous term in nearly every industry. While sustainability may be viewed by some as a
Holiday Hosting
’Tis The Season, as they say. And for us, The Season includes hosting festive gatherings with family, friends and great wine. Cool weather, hearty fare
UMAMI
Spread out over the tongue are papillae, which contain bud-shaped organs that detect taste. “Taste buds”, as we usually refer to them, are comprised of
We Love Fall
Football 🏈 Thanksgiving 🦃 Halloween 🎃 Pizza! Turkey! Candy! We love this time of year – great sleeping weather, splendid foliage and autumnal activities that
Wine Body
You have likely heard someone talk about a wine they are enjoying as “light” or “lean”, “medium-bodied” or “bold and full”. These terms describe the
Destination Discoveries – Moropoulos Rose Moschofilero
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