The U.S. has been the largest market of wine since 2010, according to the Wine Institute. On National Wine Day, here’s a look at how big this market is and how much Americans love their wine. Wine Sales In the last year alone, the retail value of wine sales was close...
"Bonarda is another up-and-coming grape in Argentina. Although great on its own, Bonarda works extremely well in blending with Malbec. Very much like what Merlot does when blended with Cabernet. Algodon’s Malbec Bonarda is an exciting wine to try. I had the...
"Valle de Uco’s northern wine sub-region is Tupungato, identified as being north of the Las Tunas River, with Tupungato (the city) being the largest (pop 43,000) city in the valley. Valle de Uco slopes higher to the north end of the valley, making Tupungato the...
Excellent Asado begins with burning the hardwoods of Oak and Lemonwood. Nothing like a delicious barbecue for Memorial Day. #bbq#barbecue #memorialday #memorialday #memorialdayfun #ewr#dinnerideas
Another wine I discovered in my San Francisco Wine School course. A special AVA in San Luis Obispo County, California, known as the Arroyo Grande AVA. And one of the most notable producers in this AVA is Talley Vineyards. From the cool coastal breeze comes fog into...
"Each of the eight rooms are completely unique, designed with individual themes of ultra-modern decorative details including regional art of the highest level. Each room has the luxuries of home and with private baths, plus views from their two-story vantage. I stayed...
"Casa Antucura (meaning “Stone of the Sun” in Pehuenches, the ancient language of the first inhabitants of the area) was originally designed as a private residence. Today, Anne-Caroline welcomes guests from around the world, taking care of every detail in providing a...
"Texas wineries have stepped up to make products on par with California, France and other top winemaking regions of the world. Now, with the reputation of the state’s flourishing industry secure, a small but growing group of winemakers believe the next step should be...
Did you know... 80% of the Chardonnay vines in California can be traced back the Wente Vineyards clone in Livermore Valley California? True! Part of my studies from Master Sommelier David Glancy of the San Francisco Wine School this week. And to taste the original...
"San Rafael is a modern city today celebrating its rich history and culture with 15 or more museums and other cultural places to visit. There is a town square, a historic train station, numerous parks, great shopping, and many interesting neighborhood restaurants to...