by Greg | Aug 7, 2016 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
In 1868 the malbec grape was introduced to Argentina by a French agronomist who brought cuttings from Bordeaux. The grape has flourished in South America and Argentina, especially the Mendoza area has become well known for it’s big bold and distinctive malbec...
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 | Jun 6, 2014 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
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...
by Greg | May 2, 2013 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Chocolate has been paired with all kinds of wine both red and white but sparkling wines are often overlooked. While bitter dark chocolate has a potential to clash with bubbles, creamier milk chocolate and white chocolate pairs well. And champagne with chocolate dipped...
by Greg | Aug 6, 2012 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Join us on Saturday, August 11 for a tasty celebration of American wine. This is not your west coast wine. We have scoured the country seeking out wines from areas you might not have considered before. We will be tasting wines from Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, New...
by Greg | Feb 7, 2012 | Education, Valley Vine
Greg Cook talks about the complicated chemistry of wine from grape to bottle at the North Dakota Grape Growers Association annual meeting in Bismarck, ND, February 4,...
