by Greg | Mar 3, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Rhone Valley of France is home of some of the most delicious grape varietals in the world. The wines there are blends of Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Viogner, Mourvedre, Syrah, Marsanne and Roussane, to name a few. When in Rhone you must try the local wines. But...
by Greg | Jan 25, 2013 | AWS event
Cabernet Sauvignon – a classic Bordeaux grape – has found its way around the world. Join the Red River Valley American Wine Society as we kick off our 2013 tasting season with a sampling of this grape. Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Saturday, Feb 2, 2013, 7-9...
by Greg | Jan 4, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Our next AWS event will be the annual meeting on Saturday, Jaunary 12 at 7:00 pm. This will be an informal tasting event hosted by Greg and Lisa Cook. Greg will provide wines for tasting and there will be no charge. Please bring an appetizer or other dish to share. We...
by Greg | Oct 25, 2012 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Western Cape of South Africa boasts a 400 year history of wine production. Enjoy the unique flavors of wines from this region on Saturday, November 3. The region boasts traditional grape varieties including chenin blanc, riesling, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon...
by Greg | Oct 6, 2012 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Balkan Peninsula, the region of southeastern Europe from the eastern coast of Bulgaria to the western coast of Croatia and Slovenia are home to some of the oldest wine cultures in the world. Today ancient traditions have given over to modern winemaking producing...
by Greg | Sep 4, 2012 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Summer is waning and Fall is beginning to nip the night air. And one of my favorite places to seek wines from this time of year is Walla Walla, Washington. Join us for a fantastic tasting of wines you will never find in Fargo. Bill Brunton and Jeff Clark just returned...
