When it comes to paring wine and food it’s very easy. The first rule of thumb is, don’t be afraid to try new things. Most people have been taught to drink red wine with red meat and white wine with fish or chicken. Over the years things have changed, simply because of the complexity of ...
Creating a name for the Hess Wine Collection, this Cabernet Sauvignon is not only an award winning wine but also a wine enthusiast’s favorite selection from California. It is a red wine that will make a great addition to any carnivore dinner party or sipped on a cooler night sitting outdoors on the patio. Coming ...
I love wine, especially red wine. I really love a good inexpensive red wine. Often my choices of red wine are based on the name of the wine (unique wins), if the wine has been recommended and if I have tried a wine from the same winery and enjoyed it. A description on the label ...
California is well known for its high quality wines. Environmental and geographical conditions in California are conducive to production of “full-bodied” “oaky” whites, and what many call “full-throttle” reds. A variety of red wine grapes are grown all over California, the major types being Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. In addition, many other red grapes ...
When discussing French wine, it is sometimes easy to forget that varietals even exist in the industry. However, there are several common Bordeaux varietals that you will see more often than others, and even though French wine is usually a blend of several grape varieties, it helps to understand the flavors and aromas associated with ...
Bordeaux wines are either blends or varietals. It is not common to find a Bordeaux made from only one grape variety. Varietal is also a term referring to the primary grape from which a wine is made. A Bordeaux blend contains only grapes from the Bordeaux region, with varying percentages of Bordeaux grape varieties. In ...
Walking through the wine store, you can get overwhelmed by all the information being thrown at you. Not only does each wine bottle have different looks and feels, but you also have different types of red wines to try. Should you go with a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot? How about that red blend sitting ...
The world has hundreds of wines to choose from. Some of the top vineyards are Ridge Vineyards, Russian River Valley, and Rutherford. The vineyards produce thirteen different types of wines, choosing one that will compliment your meal can be difficult. From my experience as a bartender and server to your home, I offer you a ...
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