While I can’t always be jet-setting to far-away vineyards, I’m fortunate to explore the world through my wine glass. There’s a thrill in opening the cellar and pulling a bottle that transports me, whether to a place I’ve yet to visit or back to cherished memories of regions I’ve explored. Today, I’m remembering two places…
Merlot may not be the most popular grape variety to talk about, but it is extremely popular in the ground. It is the second most planted grape variety in the world. According to the OIV, the International Organization of Vine and Wine, Merlot (657,300 acres) is only second to Cabernet Sauvignon (840.000) in terms of…
When thinking about wines that age well, most people think of European wine regions. But when you consider what truly makes a wine age worthy, it isn’t the region, per se… it’s the grapes and equally important, the vintage. Some grapes are just better than others when it comes to growing old with style. The…
Valentine’s Day is holiday that is shrouded in layers of mystery. It is most often thought that it is a celebration of St. Valentine. But which one? The Catholic Church recognizes three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus. The most known Valentine was a priest, who performed marriages for young lovers in secret when Emperor Claudius II…
