In ancient times, almost every wine was what we’d today describe as a “field blend.” Not much was known about specific grape varieties, and various varieties would be planted haphazardly. At harvest time, all of the grapes — both red…
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Climate and Its Impact on Wine
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, field blends, Pinot Noir, wine and climate, wine and global warming
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Why Are Most French and Italian Wines Named After a Place Instead of a Grape?
In telling the story of my “epiphany wine,” I have mentioned the period of time when I used to have a glass of “Chablis” with my steak at the local Sizzler restaurant. I knew nothing about wine then. First, I…
Tagged with: Burgundy, Chablis, champagne, field blends, France, French wine, Italian wine, Italy, Sizzler
Posted in Wine FAQ
Posted in Wine FAQ
