When I was a child and my dad and the local cadre of Concord grape growers wanted to expand their plantings, they called a local nursery during the fall, ordered stick-like plants with healthy root systems.
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When a winemaker decides to use barrels vs. just stainless steel in his cellar, there are lots of variables he needs to consider.
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In the last couple of years, the national consumer magazines, ‘Wine Enthusiast’ and ‘Wine Spectator’ have touted Pinot Gris as a ‘rising star’ among California wines.
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One of my favorite mid winter recipes matches a chicken tortilla soup with either a Gewürztraminer or a Traminette.
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While the future of our regional industry likely will be in vinifera [Chardonnay, Riesling] and hybrid [Vidal, Chambourcin] grapes, Concords have served this community’s growers well for many decades.
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Early March always brings the release of ice wines in northeast Ohio.
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During the wine boom in the late 90’s, national wine marketers were looking for ‘ABC wines’ [anything but chardonnay and cabernet].
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The Rieslings from our region are often described as "world class."
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Wine Folly is a publisher of some excellent wine books and they have a free weekly e mail blast which always includes lots of great information.
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As we enjoy these lazy days of summer, a well chilled glass of white wine goes perfectly with a relaxing evening meal.
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Wine Folly is a publisher of some excellent wine books and they have a free weekly e mail blast which always includes lots of great information.
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Many who visit our tasting rooms in the summer ask: What do you do with all your spare time in the winter? Harrumph is often the answer. Winter is a long and difficult season in the vineyards.
In the wine business we talk lots about vineyard practices, cellar techniques and tasting procedures. But between the cellar and the bottle heading to the store shelf, there are a bunch of steps winemakers must oversee.
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At one past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, from little villages and towns like Romanche-Thorins, over a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau begin their journey through a sleeping France to Paris for immediate shipment to all parts of the world. Banners proclaim the good news: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arriv! "The New Beaujolais has arrived!" One of the most frivolous and animated rituals in the wine world has begun.
Evan Goldstein, in his very popular Perfect Pairings book offers many suggestions on how to best marry great foods with similarly great wines.
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Wine snobs profess to have all the answers when it comes to wine quality. Newbees, insecure with their own palates, are often intimidated by connoisseurs opinions. Realists understand that whatever wine is most enjoyed is really the best.
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One California winery made its early reputation by touting the phrase, We will serve no wine before its time. In reality, they might have said, We need to pick a good yeast strain so we can make a great wine which will be ready in a reasonable time.
During this holiday season, lots of folks will be hosting parties where wine is a part of the festivities. Since wine is somewhat intimidating to many, when the host and guests are comfortable with some simple tasting techniques, it makes for a more relaxed experience for all: hence the purpose behind this article.