Looking out the window of her family-owned winery to the west, Suzanne Groth, president and CEO of Groth Vineyards & Winery, sees a vineyard dotted by Napa Valley oaks, the trees that give this region its name – Oakville. Oakville, California, is internationally known for its highly prized Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards to Groth’s west […]
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Bordeaux is more than red blends – Sweeeeet! The French Winophiles are sweetening up their tastings in November with some of the sweet white wines produced in Bordeaux, and you’re invited to join us! Check out the posting and chat instructions at the end of this post. Only 2% of the region’s overall wine
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Maybe the Jura wine region of eastern France appeals to me because it’s remote. Located in a narrow valley between Burgundy and Switzerland, the region has developed its own winemaking practices in isolation from outside influences. Or maybe the threat of spring and autumn frosts explains why Jura winemaking is so thrilling to imagine. The
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Hooray for Merlot! Frankly, I never understood why Paul Giamatti maligned Merlot in the film “Sideways.” Even before I was seriously into wine, I loved the plummy, chocolate aromas and smooth, round mouthfeel of this classic French grape. Now that I live in the Pacific time zone, I’m hoping to visit wineries and vineyards up
Kicking off #MerlotMe in the Pacific time zone (#WinePW) Read More »
Remember festivals? I haven’t been to a festival or outdoor celebration since the pandemic started. Frankly, there’s been little to celebrate lately. All the more reason to embrace Eu deVIN sărbătoare – Moldovan for “My Wine Day,” the 2020 version of Moldova’s National Wine Day. What? Moldova? Yes, in 2016, this small East European country
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