Wines are all about soil, climate and the vines. Their interaction is what makes each wine unique. Locations brand understands this but strives to break the rules of appellations. Blending across all of the major appellations, to create wine that represents a country. (or state) Their intention is to demonstrate the best of what a LOCATION…
The name Calla Lily comes from a Greek word for beauty. At some point during the 19th century, flowers began to be associated with the expression of specific feelings and the stunning cone shaped calla lily became the symbol of youth and rebirth. You will often find it in arrangements that are sent for major…
House Lannsiter, one of the Great Houses of Westeros, was one of the richest and most powerful families in the Seven Kingdoms. It sat high above on Casterly Rock that overlooked Sunset Sea. The Lannisters home was the Red Keep in King’s Landing where their flag, consisting of a golden lion on a crimson background…
Places get bad raps. It is inevitable. People see only a portion, and create a description of a whole. They hear something and without even taking the time to research it themselves, they adopt it as the truth. This is, or should I say, was, the plight of the Lodi wines in California. Unfortunately, thanks…
That’s right! Today is #MalbecWorldDay! If you are anything like me, you have a stash of Malbec somewhere in your home, but if not, there is still plenty of time for you find a bottle (or two) in order to celebrate tonight! Most known in the Cahors region of south-west France, it has taken on…
In January, our #winePW group visited Argentina! (virtually) Unfortunately, my wine got lost in transit and didn’t arrive in time for the chat. I wish I got to visit in real life, but that is one of the amazing things about wine. It can transcend you to a different place or bring you back to a…
There is a saying ” Do one thing and do it well.” This could be the motto of Chablis. A very specialized and unique winegrowing region in Burgundy, France. A region that consists of 28,715 ha, approximately 3% of the French vineyards and where around 200 million bottles are produced annually (0.3% of wine production worldwide.) …
Located in north-western Spain in the province of Galicia resides one of my favorite wine locations, Rías Baixas. Back in November, I was part of a virtual tasting, #AlbarinoHoliday, sponsored by Snooth Media and hosted by Lynn Farmer. As he states, the most important thing to know about him is that he is a wine lover…
