by Greg | Feb 5, 2023 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
German wine identity is so closely tied to the Riesling grape. Many people may be surprised to learn that Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir! This noble grape, called Spätburgunder in German, refers to a grape that is late-ripening...
by Greg | Nov 4, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Stretching from the Black Sea east to the Caspian Sea lies the Caucasus mountain range. Historical and scientific evidence points to this area as the birthplace of modern vinifera wine grapes. Grapes have been cultivated and fermented into wines for over 8000 years in...
by Greg | Sep 19, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
The Central Coast of California stretches some 250 miles from south of the San Francisco Bay down to Santa Barbara County. Cool breezes from the Pacific combined with gravely fertile soil renders an extended growing season that yields concentrated wines with good...
by Greg | Sep 6, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre! These are three important grapes that characterize the red wine blends of the Rhone Valley of France. Grenach is boisterous and fruity whereas Syrah and Mourvèdre tend to be dark and peppery. Blended together, they make for incredibly...
by Greg | Aug 7, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Rioja is a designated wine region in north central Spain that includes the communities of La Rioja, Navarra and the Basque province of Álava. The typical red grape varieties of the region include Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Manzuelo and Graciano. More recently an...
by Greg | Jul 4, 2022 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Made famous by the movie Sideways about the Santa Barbara wine region, the delicate and versatile Pinot Noir grape calls Burgundy, France home. But now it’s grown across the world and boy does it express terroir and regional differences. Over the years we have tried...
