by Greg | Feb 1, 2020 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the three classic grapes in the red blends from the Côtes du Rhône region of France. GSM blends tend to be on the bolder end of the red wine spectrum. Grenache, the lightest of these grapes, adds raspberry, cinnamon and candied fruit...
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 | Jul 8, 2019 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
July is a month to celebrate for many reasons. It is our Nation’s birthday and it is Lisa’s birthday. In their honor, please join us for a celebration of Red, White and Blau! We will be tasting that great “American” grape that actually came...
