by Greg | Aug 7, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Rioja is a designated wine region in north central Spain that includes the communities of La Rioja, Navarra and the Basque province of Álava. The typical red grape varieties of the region include Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Manzuelo and Graciano. More recently an...
by Greg | Jul 4, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Made famous by the movie Sideways about the Santa Barbara wine region, the delicate and versatile Pinot Noir grape calls Burgundy, France home. But now it’s grown across the world and boy does it express terroir and regional differences. Over the years we have tried...
by Greg | Jun 5, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
The McLaren Vale wine region is located in South Australia south of Adelaide. By far, Shiraz is the most widely grown grape in this region. We have enjoyed Syrah/shiraz from all over the world, but they have made it something special in McLaren Vale. So, we decided to...
by Greg | May 9, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
If you haven’t figured it out yet, we just can’t get enough of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. There simply is no getting tired of it. Cabernet Sauvignon, the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is a classic Bordeaux grape. But, arguably, Napa...
by Greg | Apr 4, 2022 | 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 in...
by Greg | Mar 7, 2022 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
You may have heard the old adage, ‘any port in a storm’. Well, I’m here to tell you that just isn’t right. Port wines are something special and have a deep rich history, and frankly, some are certainly worth seeking out for sipping in front of...
