by Greg | Jul 12, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Yes it is July and that means we celebrate Zinfandels in all their glory. Why July? Because, Lisa’s birthday is in July and zinfandel is her favorite grape. So, yeah. Zin! And I say, why not? Just like Lisa is mine, this black skinned grape is America’s...
by Greg | Jun 7, 2021 | AWS event, Uncategorized, Valley Vine, Wine event
You say Syrah, we say Shiraz. This noble grape from Europe has planted its feet around the globe and is known by many names. But no one expresses ‘shiraz’ like the Aussie’s from down in Oz. This tasting is extra special because we will be featuring the 2001 Penfolds...
by Greg | May 2, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Ready for round four? Yes, we have some Napa Cabernet Freaks in our midst and so we must partake of more from the valley that gives us great wine. There simply is no getting tired of it. Cabernet Sauvignon, the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is a...
by Greg | Apr 5, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Once again, we are going to be revisiting red blends and I couldn’t be happier. Blending is done to bring qualities of different varieties together in a marriage of textures and flavors. If a particular grape is thin skinned and lacks tannin structure, blending...
by Greg | Mar 8, 2021 | AWS event, Education, 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 South America today bear little resemblance to the wines of the 16th century, the history and culture is infused in their extraordinary wines. In the...
