To see my books on Amazon, click –> here A Taste of Wine Series This three-book series includes the central regions of the wine world. The reader will be well-versed in the world’s best wine regions and signature wines. A Wine Lover’s Guide to European...
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Is Petit Manseng a cult wine?
It is in Virginia wine country and may become the next big thing in wine. Petit Manseng produces the highest-quality wine of all the Manseng grapes, Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, and Manseng Noir. It is named “petit” for its small, thick-skinned berries (grower term for...
The dynamic interconnected wheels of a grapevine
We all have idyllic images of the time of year when the grape harvest occurs. The fall air is crisp, and the leaves transform into autumn colors. And images of barefoot grape stompers frolicking in vats of juice and crushed grapes come to mind. But...
Is natural wine a fad, trend, movement, or way of life?
Get my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TicG6U I view fads, trends, and movements with a measure of skepticism. However, some deserve attention. The “natural” or “clean” wine fad generates interest, with producers spending marketing dollars convincing shoppers that their wine is different and better. Be aware...
Meritage, get the word out!
I have noticed that I am inspired to write interesting wine articles by interacting with friends, experiencing wine with people, and following conversation threads to conclusions that eventually lead to articles. In this case, some time back, I was talking to my friend Rhône Girl...