by Greg | Sep 5, 2013 | AWS event
Cabernet Franc is one of the most widely grown grapes. However, it is rarely used as a stand alone varietal. It is usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a Bourdeaux blend style. Lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, these grapes produce peppery and bright...
by Greg | Aug 3, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
As European wines go, Spain boasts some of the best values around. Compared to say France and Italy, you can find world class wines at very affordable prices. Our Red River Valley American Wine Society tasting for August will take us on a tour of the northern wine...
by Greg | May 29, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Summers were made for crisp cool white wines. But fear not red wine drinkers, these are not your typical white wines. Explore the tastes of white grapes hardly heard of around our parts. Our next AWS tasting will feature white wines from around the world unlike any...
by Greg | May 2, 2013 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Chocolate has been paired with all kinds of wine both red and white but sparkling wines are often overlooked. While bitter dark chocolate has a potential to clash with bubbles, creamier milk chocolate and white chocolate pairs well. And champagne with chocolate dipped...
by Greg | Apr 6, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
With the arrival of Spanish missionaries to South America in the 1500’s came the wine industry. While the wines of Chile today bear little resemblance to the wines of the 16th century, they are producing some extraordinary wines. Don’t miss our next AWS...
