by Greg | Sep 5, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Bordeaux is famous for their quality blends of classic grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a few others. But they are not the only place in the world that makes astonishingly good blends in the style of Bordeaux. Join us for a tour of...
by Greg | Aug 8, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Nothing says summer in Spain like Cava and Paella! Cava is the Spanish equivalent of Champagne – equally delicious and affordable! This delightful bubbly is typically made from Spanish grape varieties like Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel-lo, but they can also...
by Greg | Jul 12, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Yes it is July and that means we celebrate Zinfandels in all their glory. Why July? Because, Lisa’s birthday is in July and zinfandel is her favorite grape. So, yeah. Zin! And I say, why not? Just like Lisa is mine, this black skinned grape is America’s...
by Greg | Jun 7, 2021 | AWS event, Uncategorized, Valley Vine, Wine event
You say Syrah, we say Shiraz. This noble grape from Europe has planted its feet around the globe and is known by many names. But no one expresses ‘shiraz’ like the Aussie’s from down in Oz. This tasting is extra special because we will be featuring the 2001 Penfolds...
by Greg | May 2, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Ready for round four? Yes, we have some Napa Cabernet Freaks in our midst and so we must partake of more from the valley that gives us great wine. There simply is no getting tired of it. Cabernet Sauvignon, the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is a...
by Greg | Apr 5, 2021 | AWS event, Education, Valley Vine, Wine event
Once again, we are going to be revisiting red blends and I couldn’t be happier. Blending is done to bring qualities of different varieties together in a marriage of textures and flavors. If a particular grape is thin skinned and lacks tannin structure, blending...
