Wine
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Piedmont’s Underdog Reds: 5 Native Grapes That Aren’t Nebbiolo
Celebrated for structured, ageworthy reds made with Nebbiolo—think Barolo and Barbaresco—and for delicious and fun full-bodied Barberas, Piedmont also turns out fascinating reds from other little-known native grapes (some once nearly extinct) chock full of personality. Made with indigenous grapes Ruchè, Pelaverga, Freisa, Grignolino and Vespolina, a few of these lithe reds have genetic…
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Brad Pitt JUST Released A New Champagne: ‘This is New Extremes for Quality,’ Says Pitt
Fleur de Miraval ER2 is Château Miraval’s first release since Pitt paired with new partners on the brand. Brad Pitt got into the booze industry, much like every other notable celeb in Hollywood, years back with now ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Earlier this month, Angelina Jolie offloaded her stake in Château Miraval — the wine brand…
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This Popular Winery Has An Underground Wine Cave You Have Got To See
Are you a wine lover and looking for a place to celebrate your wedding? Well, you might as well consider this in your bucket list. West Virginia has that place all in one, a vineyard with an underground chapel and stocked with countless bottles of wine. It’s time you found out all about Lambert’s Vineyard…
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What’s In A Grape?
Grapes are the most significant raw materials during the winemaking process. A good understanding of grape composition is vital in understanding the process of winemaking as well as making better quality wine. Grapes are made of chemical and physical properties, as discussed below. Physical Composition The fruit of the grape is a berry, and a…
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9 Best Canned Wines to Drink at The Beach or Pool!
If there’s any uncertainty that packaged wines should have their place at the dinner table let’s get real — canned wine is just as good as the bottled stuff. In addition, canned wine is a picnic basket perfect. Unlike the usual glass bottles, cans are portable and non-breakable. There are some impressive options out there…
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Yakima Valley Legend Who Helped Make Tri-Cities a Hotspot for Wine has Just Died
Wine enthusiasts are saddened by the unexpected death of Yakima Valley’s native winemaker Robert “Bob” Gamache. 72-year-old Gamache of Richland, Washington passed away unexpectedly on May 22 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center at about 1 a.m. said Franklin County coroner officials. Investigators said he fell from either a ladder or the attic. In the early…
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4 Family Members Die in Freak Wine Making Accident
Four Italian men between the ages of 40 and 70 died while producing wine from their family vineyard, according to Italy’s fire brigade. The relatives died one after the other in a cellar in Paola, in the province of Calabria, as they desperately tried to rescue the first man to succumb to the gases. The…
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Wine shortage could result from supply chain issue, winery exec says
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing dozens of supply chain issues, affecting products from cars to health supplies. And now, it is also affecting some people’s favorite drinks like wines. This shortage may last longer and you may want to think about conserving. The Supply chain issues that resulted in a huge shortage of glass bottles…
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Here Is Who Was JUST Awarded Best Fine Wine Producer in the Americas!
The winners of The 2021 Golden Vines Awards were announced on 7 October in a ceremony held at Annabel’s Private Members Club in London’s Mayfair. Guests enjoyed a world-class dinner, sponsored by S.Pellegrino, cooked for them by Mirazur chef Mauro Colagreco, at a glamorous ceremony for the awards, which recognized the ‘star performers of the fine wine industry. What is The Golden Vines?…
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Plans for 12-hole Championship Golf Course in Up and Coming US Wine Region Just Unveiled
A new golf course is coming to Augusta’s Balducci Vineyards, according to officials with the Hoffmann Family of Companies, who made the announcement at a press conference. David Hoffmann and his firm, Hoffmann Family of Cos., are leading the revamp of Augusta, Mo., a quiet town on the Missouri River known for its collection of…