While I am not a political animal by nature, I must admit that the re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement has caught my interest. Why? Because an 18-page document issued in July that outlined expectations for the NAFTA…
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Sangiovese and Schubert Make Beautiful Music Together
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve been writing this blog for more than 10 years now. That makes it one of the longest-running blogs in the world of wine. Every so often, we like to go back and see what…
A Great Way to Celebrate California Wine Month
September is California Wine Month, and I have the perfect way for you to celebrate the occasion: Join the California Treasures Wine Club! Why did Vinesse develop a wine club focused specifically on the wines of the Golden State? Simple:…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, California Treasures Wine Club, California Wine Month, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, travel
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Who Was “the King of Cork?”
In an age when people seem to change jobs at the drop of a hat, and when the idea of a career with a single company can’t even be fathomed, Americo Ferreira de Amorim was an anomaly. From the age…
Tagged with: Americo Amorim, Corticeira Amorim, Portugal, wine corks, winemaking
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Will Robots Soon Be the Best Winemakers?
Automation can be both a blessing and a curse. On the curse side, robotics claimed countless jobs in America’s automotive industry and caused as mass exodus from one of our largest cities. On the blessing side, robotics has been introduced…
Tagged with: Penn State, Purdue University, robotic grapevine pruner, robotics, Vision Robotics Corporation
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Italy’s Most Beloved White Wines
Okay, let’s play “fill in the blank.” Ready? Here goes… Real Italians ________________________________________. I know quite a few “real Italians,” so I have a bevy of potential “blank fillers.” But this is a wine blog, so I’m thinking specifically of…
Tagged with: Falanghina, Italian wines, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, travel, white wine
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Top Wine Regions Around the Globe
Wine can be made pretty much anywhere. Decent wine requires a decent climate. But if you want GREAT wine, you need to look toward one of the world’s great winegrowing countries — nations most often blessed by a Mediterranean climate.…
Tagged with: Australian wine, French wine, Italian wine, Spanish Wine, The World of Wine Club
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine Region Profiles
How to Host the Perfect Summer Barbecue
Don’t let anyone tell you differently: You can’t host a classy barbecue for neighbors, co-workers, family and/or friends without wine. Yes, BBQ-and-beer have been “a thing” for eons. But if you really want to impress your peeps with your grilling…
Tagged with: 4th of July, bbq, dinner, entertaining, food and wine pairings, hosting dinner, Summer, wine and cheese
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
What Do You Pair With Blue Wine?
I admit it: When it comes to sparkling wine, I’m a traditionalist. I prefer the type of bubbly featured in the Entertainer’s Fantasy Sparkling Collection — a Blanc de Blancs from France… a Rosé from Italy… a Brut from Spain.…
Tagged with: blanc de blancs, blue wine, Blumond, brut, champagne, Rosé, sparkling wine, wine cocktails
Posted in Editor's Journal, Wine Buzz
Posted in Editor's Journal, Wine Buzz
10 Reasons It’s Good to Always Have a Bottle of Sparkling Wine on Hand
It doesn’t need to be New Year’s Eve and you don’t need to be attending a wedding to pop the cork on a bottle of sparkling wine. Around our house, we always have a few bottles of French Champagne on…
Tagged with: celebrations, champagne, dating, holidays, romance, sparkling wine, success
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
