Over the past decade, I have found that Zinfandel has become one of my favorite domestic grape varietals. It is definitely a United...

In January 2020, just before the world stood still for a year, I had the opportunity to spend six short days in New Zealand. I flew into...

Grüner Veltliner is produced in Austria, and has had an exciting growth in the last decade in the United States. These Austrian white...

Sémillon is a green grape variety that you have likely had, but never saw on the label. It is most frequently used in Bordeaux, France to...

Muscat or Moscato, in Asti from northern Italy is another grape that many people associate with sweeter style wines. This is often the...

Sangiovese is the principle grape in the wines of Tuscany, Italy. It is used to make Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino...

Summer weather allows me to show more white wines to my guests, simply because it is hot, people who prefer red wines typically, seem to...

Mourvedre is one of the grapes used in the southern Rhone Valley, usually blended with Grenache, and Syrah. Though a small percentage of...

I just wrote the other day about Viognier, and I realized that almost all of my blog posts, thus far, have been about aromatic white...

I love aromatic white wines. Viognier is one of my favorites. I first learned of the grape as the varietal used in the production of...

I am frequently told that Riesling is sweet. I have guests who chuckle when Riesling is mentioned, as if it is a faux pas to enjoy such a...

Sauvignon Blanc is a pretty popular white wine grape varietal, and one of my favorites to show in a compare and contrast style. Sauvignon...

In 1999, I worked in Minneapolis at a Brasserie. I learned several things about France, and French culture. Three have stayed with me for...

I was introduced to Gewürztraminer at a restaurant that I worked at in the early 1990's. I had a brilliant, French-inspired menu and wine...