by Greg | Feb 6, 2017 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
The 2017 Red River Valley American Wine Society tastings will kick off with an effervescent evening of wine and education. Our theme is all about bubbles. We will have twelve different wines for you to sample. And I do mean different. Not a one of them is champagne....
by Greg | Sep 2, 2016 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Known by many names (see below), the Tempranillo grape has had a long history and impact in Europe – especially in Spain. Today this black grape is being grown in regions all over the world. The name “Tempranillo” stems from the Spanish word Temprano...
by Greg | Aug 7, 2016 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
In 1868 the malbec grape was introduced to Argentina by a French agronomist who brought cuttings from Bordeaux. The grape has flourished in South America and Argentina, especially the Mendoza area has become well known for it’s big bold and distinctive malbec...
by Greg | Jul 1, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Folks often reach for a beer at a BBQ but we think wine is just fine. And there are many wines that pair great with slow cooked meats and grilled veggies from crisp and light white wines to big bold and fruity reds. Join us at 4e Winery on Saturday, July 9 for a BBQ...
by Greg | Jun 2, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Did you know they can grow merlot down below? It isn’t a blunder that cab and syrah bring the thunder down under. And, what the heck? Let’s try some malbec! While New Zealand certainly produces some stunningly good, characteristic sauvignon blanc and pinot noir,...
by Greg | May 8, 2016 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Who doesn’t love blended wines? Most wines have more than one grape variety in them even if they only list one on the label. Different varieties provide different components to a wine to round out it’s flavors, aromas and textures. Some of the grapes used...
