by Greg | Aug 7, 2016 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
In 1868 the malbec grape was introduced to Argentina by a French agronomist who brought cuttings from Bordeaux. The grape has flourished in South America and Argentina, especially the Mendoza area has become well known for it’s big bold and distinctive malbec...
by Greg | Jul 1, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Folks often reach for a beer at a BBQ but we think wine is just fine. And there are many wines that pair great with slow cooked meats and grilled veggies from crisp and light white wines to big bold and fruity reds. Join us at 4e Winery on Saturday, July 9 for a BBQ...
by Greg | Jun 2, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Did you know they can grow merlot down below? It isn’t a blunder that cab and syrah bring the thunder down under. And, what the heck? Let’s try some malbec! While New Zealand certainly produces some stunningly good, characteristic sauvignon blanc and pinot noir,...
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,...
