by Greg | Jun 2, 2017 | AWS event, Valley Vine, Wine event
Growing grapes in northern tiers presents many challenges. There are thousands of grape varieties that have been cultivated for wine across the globe. Most of us have only had a chance to taste a small handful of vinifera grapes that grow in moderate climates. These,...
by Greg | May 5, 2017 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Although the Burgundians (and I) may argue, some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the world are coming from California. Made famous by the movie Sideways about the Santa Barbara wine region, the delicate and versatile Pinot Noir grape really expresses terroir. And...
by Greg | Apr 1, 2017 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Merlot, the great grape of Bordeaux, was much maligned after the 2004 movie Sideways character Miles the wine snob soundly criticized it with his now infamous refusal to quaff this grape. However, the blow to the merlot industry has only inspired producers to up their...
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...
