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With spring comes Vinho Verdes and rosés

Enter spring. Most of us know that this wave of warmth can quickly return to winter leaving us thirsty for spring and summer. With warmer weather also comes the season of Vinhos ...

DATE: Mar 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Nebbiolo: Piedmont’s king of grapes

Moving forward from our last edition about the rich, supple and opulent wines of Valpolicella, we look further west, to the region of Piedmont and its king of grapes, nebbiolo. There couldn’...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Which Valpolicella wine is right for you?

Soft, smooth, supple, elegant and rich. We likely have your undivided attention at this point. These are classic descriptors for the premium wines from the Veneto region of northeastern Ital...

DATE: Feb 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Premium wines: Are they worth the money?

It is often asked and challenged as to why the cost of wine can be so outrageous and whether the cost of high-end, premium wines are worth the money. To begin, let’s take a deeper...

DATE: Jan 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Malbec: A grape with a history spanning two continents

The now-famous grape variety malbec has a history that most fans are unaware of. While we love the ripe, lush and rich style of malbec from Argentina, its home in France produces a wine far ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Four films to ignite your inner sommelier

For many, a new year brings resolutions and aspirations of fitness and a life without wine, or maybe just a few weeks to a few months. However, it is true that gym memberships skyrocket and ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

For a successful holiday feast, give wine its due

The holiday feasts are quickly approaching, and most have ordered their turkey, prime rib, rack of lamb, honeyed ham or lobster for their main course. Along with the time and prep...

DATE: Dec 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

A noble fungus creates delicious dessert wines

“Liquid gold” and “nectar of the gods” are just a couple catchphrases that often define the world’s greatest dessert wine from Sauternes, France. Sauternes is a commune in the Gra...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

The Grapevine: ’Tis the season for fun, fruity Nouveau

It’s that time of year when Beaujolais Nouveau is released for consumption – in fact, tomorrow is the day! Beaujolais is a wine region in southern Burgundy France known for its f...

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine