by Greg | Apr 6, 2013 | AWS event, 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 Chile today bear little resemblance to the wines of the 16th century, they are producing some extraordinary wines. Don’t miss our next AWS...
by Greg | Mar 3, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Rhone Valley of France is home of some of the most delicious grape varietals in the world. The wines there are blends of Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Viogner, Mourvedre, Syrah, Marsanne and Roussane, to name a few. When in Rhone you must try the local wines. But...
by Greg | Jan 4, 2013 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Our next AWS event will be the annual meeting on Saturday, Jaunary 12 at 7:00 pm. This will be an informal tasting event hosted by Greg and Lisa Cook. Greg will provide wines for tasting and there will be no charge. Please bring an appetizer or other dish to share. We...
by Greg | Oct 25, 2012 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Western Cape of South Africa boasts a 400 year history of wine production. Enjoy the unique flavors of wines from this region on Saturday, November 3. The region boasts traditional grape varieties including chenin blanc, riesling, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon...
by Greg | Oct 6, 2012 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Balkan Peninsula, the region of southeastern Europe from the eastern coast of Bulgaria to the western coast of Croatia and Slovenia are home to some of the oldest wine cultures in the world. Today ancient traditions have given over to modern winemaking producing...
by Greg | Sep 4, 2012 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Summer is waning and Fall is beginning to nip the night air. And one of my favorite places to seek wines from this time of year is Walla Walla, Washington. Join us for a fantastic tasting of wines you will never find in Fargo. Bill Brunton and Jeff Clark just returned...
