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...
by Greg | Oct 3, 2015 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Rogue River in southern Oregon is a favorite for rafters looking for exciting white water to traverse. Actually the Rogue Valley is comprised of three different valleys that produce spectacular wines – the Bear Creek Valley, the Applegate Valley and the...
by Greg | Sep 5, 2015 | AWS event, Valley Vine
In these dog days of summer my thoughts always turn toward Washington wines for some reason. Our next wine tasting will take us back to Pacific North West. Scott and Lori made the pilgrimage out there recently and brought back some exquisite wines you just will not be...
by Greg | Jul 30, 2015 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Cataluña (Catalonia) is located in the north east corner of Spain. The Catalan wine industry is well known as the birth place of cava – the sparkling wine of Spain. Several wine regions in Cataluña have distinguished themselves as producing outstanding wines at...
by Greg | Jul 5, 2015 | AWS event, Valley Vine
Zinfandel has a long history in America. It was brought to New York in 1820 by a fellow named George Gibbs from cuttings he obtained in Austria. By the 1850’s the grape was being cultivated in nurseries and made it’s way to Napa and Sonoma valleys. It once was the...
