by Greg | Nov 6, 2018 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine
Wine regions around the world are often associated with the characteristic varieties of grapes that grow in those regions. For example, Australia has Shiraz, Burgundy has Pinot Noir, and Spain has Tempranillo. Undoubtedly the national grape of Portugal is Touriga...
by Greg | Oct 7, 2018 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
You may know of Spain’s famous Rioja and Ribera del Duero wine regions but there are many other areas that produce world class outstanding wines. This month we will travel to the northeastern part of Spain and enjoy the grapes of the area. While you will...
by Greg | Aug 30, 2018 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Last month’s Napa Cabernet wine tasting was certainly a tour de force of wine experiences. But our World Tour of Cabernet Sauvignon does not stop there. This venerable grape is grown throughout the world and expresses in unique ways. Next we will be heading down...
by Greg | Jun 3, 2018 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
From the stony cliffs of Corsica to the valleys and plateaus of Lebanon, the wine regions around the Mediterranean Sea offer a unique variety of soils, climates and grapes. Join us as we tour the Mediterranean in search of fine wine and fun times. We will visit the...
by Greg | Apr 7, 2018 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
With the arrival of Spanish missionaries to South America in the 1500’s came the wine industry. While the wines of South America today bear little resemblance to the wines of the 16th century, the history and culture is infused in their extraordinary wines. In the...
by Greg | Mar 5, 2018 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
California dominates the US wine industry with over 4,700 wineries and 85% of the US production. While Napa Valley considers themselves to be the crown jewel of the California wine industry, only 4% of California’s grapes come from Napa. That means there is a...
