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...
by Greg | Apr 6, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
If you love Cabernet Sauvignon like we love Cabernet Sauvignon, you will not want to miss this tasting. Following on the spectacular Napa Cab tasting we did last season, this week we will tour Washington state in our continuing quest to discover all that there is to...
by Greg | Mar 2, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
DUE TO WEATHER, WE WILL POSTPONE THIS TASTING UNTIL MARCH 16. On Mach 27, 2004, something special happened in the basement level of the Black Building in downtown Fargo. My friend, Mike Jore and I, organized our first meeting of the Red River Valley American Wine...
by Greg | Feb 3, 2019 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
You may call it Mouvèdre, Mataró, or Monastrell, but we like to call it mighty good. That’s because its thick skins, prominent tannins and dark color make for powerfully rich, earthy and savory red wines. It is often used as a blending grape in the Rhone Valley...
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...
