Wine History in a Hazelnut Shell (Part 1)
Forgive the Willamette Valley reference but I am a proud supporter! For those in the know, the valley floor of […]
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chianti and Merlot Oh My! On Grape Varietals and Wine Regions
What do Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir and Merlot have in common? They are types of wine grapes. What do
Phylloxera: The Scourge of the Wine World
Phylloxera: The Scourge of the Wine World or How a Louse Almost Killed Wine “Scourge: a person or thing
What is an AVA and Why Do I Care?
Do you want to become an educated consumer of wine? Then knowing your AVAs is a great first step: AVA
Where Does Wine Start? In the Earth!
The Dirt on Oregon Wine “The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It
Let’s Talk Terroir
Wine is an expression of a place and time, and when combined with the natural aspects of the vineyard such
The Components of Wine
So, what is wine? We know it is a lovely juice from fermented fruit, but what components help to create