by Greg | Nov 2, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Petit Verdot (“peh-tee vur-doe”), named after its small black berries, has long been used as a blending grape in Bordeaux, France. It used to be difficult to find varietal wines made from this grape. However, as the plantings of this full bodied, dark and tannic grape...
by Greg | Oct 6, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
This is the tasting you’ve been waiting all year for. Cabernet Sauvignon, the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is a classic Bordeaux grape. But, arguably, Napa Valley has become the king of cabernet sauvignon wines. Recent years have produced...
by Greg | Sep 9, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Rhone Valley lies in the south eastern area of France and is divided into northern and southern sub-regions. Grapes have been cultivated in this area, steeped in history, from around 600 BC. In the northern part, the most important grapes are Syrah and Viogner...
by Greg | Aug 4, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Bierzo – Spain’s best kept secret Saturday, August 10, 2019, 7:00 pm Hosted by Carlos and Lourdes Hawley 1102 10th St S, Fargo $25 members, $35 nonmembers In the northwest corner of Spain in the province of Leon and right next to the famous Galicia lies...
by Greg | Jun 2, 2019 | 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. Several places around...
by Greg | May 6, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Cabernet Franc, the venerable parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is planted widely across the globe. However, it has rarely been used as a stand alone varietal for wine. It is usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a Bourdeaux blend style. In recent years...
