My latest segment on Your Central Valley was all about the blend that makes the Rhone Valley famous; GSM. The letters refer to the combination of wine in the blend. The blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes, has been a tradition in southeastern France for centuries.
First Segment:
Second segment:
Wines Tasted:
Decemil GSM
HIgh Camp Grenache
Pianetta Syrah
Cordant Mourvèdre
What is Winephabet Street, you ask? Think of it as Sesame Street for Winelovers! It is a livestream/podcast/blogpost interactive discussion all about wine. Winephabet Street is a collaboration between Debbie Gioquindo, aka HVWineGoddess, and myself. We will be working our way through the alphabet discussing wine varieties and regions. So grab a glass and join…
As the world revolves around the sun, living organisms evolve. It is a constantly changing place and we must adapt in order to remain in it. Some things are simpler than others to adapt to. If it’s cold outside, we put on a coat. When it’s raining, we either get wet and don’t care, or…
Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I will be working our way through the wine world by way of the alphabet. Each month we will take the next letter in the alphabet and learn the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So…
What is Winephabet Street, you ask? Think of it as Sesame Street for Winelovers! It is a livestream/podcast/blogpost interactive discussion all about wine. Winephabet Street is a collaboration between Debbie Gioquindo, aka HVWineGoddess, and myself. We will be working our way through the alphabet discussing wine varieties and regions. So grab a glass and join…
Welcome to our next installment of #WinephabetStreet. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I will be working our way through the wine world by way of the alphabet. Each month we will take the next letter in the alphabet and learn the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork,…
Last October I had the pleasure of visiting DO Montsant on a press trip. As you know, I am a kid in a candy shop when it comes to Spain and its wine. I love the country, the wine and most importantly, the people. I spent five days exploring the subzones of the region. Montsant…
