by Greg | Jun 7, 2026 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Beyond Sauvignon Blanc This Saturday, our Red River Valley AWS tasting takes us to New Zealand — a country many wine drinkers immediately associate with Sauvignon Blanc, but one that has far more to offer than that familiar crisp, citrusy style. Yes, we’ll taste...
by Greg | May 4, 2026 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Our next Red River Valley American Wine Society tasting will be Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 pm. This month’s theme is 2020 Côtes de Bordeaux. Côtes de Bordeaux is a group of appellations on Bordeaux’s Right Bank and surrounding hillside areas, including Blaye, Cadillac,...
by Greg | Apr 5, 2026 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Hello Wine Lovers, Apparently we are not finished with Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, and we’re not sorry. At this point, it is fair to say this has become a tradition. We’ve visited Napa Cab more than once, and yet somehow there are still more great wines to...
by Greg | Mar 8, 2026 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Join us on Saturday, March 14 for our next Red River Valley AWS tasting as we explore Zinfandel, a grape with deep California roots and a personality all its own. Although its origins trace to Croatia and it is genetically identical to Italy’s Primitivo, the name...
by Greg | Feb 14, 2026 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Join us for our next AWS tasting featuring wines from St. Émilion, one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated Right Bank regions. St. Émilion is best known for blends led by Merlot, often supported by Cabernet Franc. These wines tend to be plush and velvety, with flavors that...
by Greg | Nov 2, 2025 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Our November tasting celebrates one of the wine world’s most expressive and travel-loving grapes — Grenache — along with its classic Rhône companions, Syrah and Mourvèdre. We’ll take a global journey through these varietals, tasting wines from France, Spain,...
