by Greg | May 7, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Nebbiolo is a red grape variety that is predominantly grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. It is known for producing wines that are high in tannins and acidity, with complex aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, tar, and rose petals. These wines...
by Greg | Apr 1, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
In the world of fortified wines (wines with added spirits), we are mostly familiar with ports. But there is a whole world of fortified wines made in many different styles. We will be exploring sherry and madeira wines from Spain and Portugal. Sherry originates from...
by Greg | Feb 26, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
You know those wines that are so unique and special that you couldn’t find enough examples to build a whole tasting around? Those would be the one-offs. We thought, why not do a tasting dedicated just to those wines that are too cool to ignore? This is not your...
by Greg | Feb 5, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
German wine identity is so closely tied to the Riesling grape. Many people may be surprised to learn that Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir! This noble grape, called Spätburgunder in German, refers to a grape that is late-ripening...
by Greg | Nov 4, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Stretching from the Black Sea east to the Caspian Sea lies the Caucasus mountain range. Historical and scientific evidence points to this area as the birthplace of modern vinifera wine grapes. Grapes have been cultivated and fermented into wines for over 8000 years in...
by Greg | Sep 19, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Central Coast of California stretches some 250 miles from south of the San Francisco Bay down to Santa Barbara County. Cool breezes from the Pacific combined with gravely fertile soil renders an extended growing season that yields concentrated wines with good...
