by Greg | May 8, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Who doesn’t love blended wines? Most wines have more than one grape variety in them even if they only list one on the label. Different varieties provide different components to a wine to round out it’s flavors, aromas and textures. Some of the grapes used...
by Greg | Apr 1, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Nestled in the Rhone Valley just north of Avignon, France lies the wine region known as Chateauneuf-du-pape. This literally translates to “New Castle of the Pope”. The region is steeped in history and winemaking and produce some of France’s finest...
by Greg | Mar 5, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine
France has long been regarded as the source of great wines. While Bordeaux and Burgundy get most of the hype, the wines of the Rhone River are some of the best wines in world. Last November we tasted wines from the most prestigious appellations of the Northern Rhone,...
by Greg | Feb 8, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
If you love ports, you know how wonderful they can be. I once heard that a nice ruby or tawny port goes well with chocolate, nuts and caramel. So, of course I immediately paired a 20 year old vintage port with a snickers bar and it was a match made in heaven. Ports...
by Greg | Nov 7, 2015 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
There’s something special about the Rhone Valley of France. And in the northern parts the wines are simply incredible. The areas of Cotes Roti and Crozes Hermitage produce some of the finest wines in the world. And it’s no wonder as the vines are grown on...
