History of Tannat The term Tannat is a derivative of “tannin” and for good reason. Wines derived from Tannat is typically very dark, rustic and rather powerful thanks to the extremely thick skins. Another interesting characteristic that adds to the tannic structure of the wine is the high seed count of the grape. Tannat grapes…
Let’s face it. 2020, well… it sucked! Besides the horrible virus, we had murder hornets and a record number of fires. There was toilet paper hoarding (I still don’t understand the reason for this) For the first time ever, the naming system of storms needed to go into Greek letters because 26 was not enough….
Global warming. Let’s get real.. It is happening. But long before anyone termed the phrase, glaciers were melting and began to migrate. These glacial movements left us with some of the most beautiful regions of the world. One such region is the Finger Lakes in New York. The Finger Lakes In their wake, they left…
We are all familiar with Bordeaux. Those beautiful, big bold, red wines that are either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot based. We immediately think of the Right and Left Banks. We find ourselves dreaming of the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Rivers meeting before continuing into the Atlantic Ocean. Pomerol and Saint Émilion jump into our thoughts,…
That sure is a great question! I have to admit, that not until recently did I ever think about pouring a sherry into my glass, never mind purchasing a bottle. But one thing I have learned while exploring the wine glass is that you should never make a broad decision off of a single taste…
There is so much happening in today’s world. 2020 came in like a wrecking ball (sorry for the Miley Cyrus reference) and hasn’t stopped its destruction. We started the year off with the corona virus that is sadly, still going strong. Our society has stepped up over inequality and massive protests have arisen. There has…
It wasn’t too long ago that everyone was talking about the fact that if a wine was in a screw cap, it must be inferior. Although the traditional cork, making that wonderful sound, is the traditional way to protect the luscious juice inside the bottle, the screw cap has a lot to offer. Science has…
Argentina is known for many things. From the sexy dance the Tango to the sexy Gauchos (yes, I think that ruggedness is sexy!) From their love affair with futbol to their love of food. But they also are known for their passion in the vineyards. Although typically a dry region, Argentinian vineyards obtain a large…
When you think passion what comes to mind? For me it is definitely #wine. That is the same for Carrie Wynkoop of Cellar 503 in Oregon. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a virtual tasting organized by Kim of The James Collective and I was impressed with not only the wines but the concept…
Imagine a vacation spot that is ideal if you love water sports. How about if hiking is your thing? What about a place that offers both of those options? Now add in art, amusement parks, and hilltop villages. Have I sold you yet? Want even more? How about some incredible history? You can vacation and…
