Exploring the Côte des Bar at Champagne Chassenay d’Arce
Maison de Vignerons Highlights Southern Champagne GrowersFar south of the famous Houses in Reims and Èpernay, the Côte des Bar vineyards are situated among small villages of the Champagne region. Historically, growers here sold their grapes to the major houses in the north. Growers may not have enough acreage to make and bottle their own … Continue reading
Explore Coppo Wine Cellars with #WorldWineTravel
Coppo Wine Cellars in the Piemonte Region of ItalyOur World Wine Travel writers have an extra opportunity to explore, thanks to samples provided by Coppo Wine Cellars. Join us on October 26 as we post our impressions about Coppo Wine Cellars, the Canelli region and the Nizza DOCG. Take a look further down in this … Continue reading
On the Road from Paris to Champagne
DIY Paris to Champagne for a DayThis month, our World Wine Travel writers are “On the Road” somewhere. I’m writing about a fun day trip to Champagne I took last fall with wine writer friends. My fellow writers will be sharing details about being on the road somewhere in the world! See the bottom of … Continue reading
Minnesota Winery Visits: Chankaska Creek
Minnesota and Wisconsin Winery Visits – a SeriesSeeing where the grapes grow and the wine is made has always been important to my understanding of wine. It’s a way to connect the place with the wine in the glass. During our annual time in Minnesota (typically spring and summer) I’ll be visiting wineries to better … Continue reading
Time to Try a Cold Climate White: Chankaska Creek Itasca!
TL:DR Search out Chankaska Creek’s 2023 Itasca, it’s really good! Itasca – A Cold Climate Hybrid GrapeThe Itasca grape is one of the most recent releases from the University of Minnesota’s Grapevine Cultivar Development Program. The goal of the wine grape cultivar program is to develop grapes that are simultaneously hardy to Minnesota winters (agricultural … Continue reading
A Port Primer: Do You Know Your Ruby from Your Tawny?
Why Port Wine and Choosing a Favorite StylePort wines are relatively unknown to many wine consumers, which is a shame. They aren’t in the popular dry wine, low alcohol category, but they have so much to offer. Port wines are sweet and they are fortified to a level of 19-22% abv. They are perfect after … Continue reading
Cowhorn Vineyards Red or White with Lamb?
Cowhorn Wines – Two Ways with Lamb ChopsI have been wanting to write about Cowhorn Wines since visiting in 2018 and 2021. Recently, I decided to highlight their robust Spiral 36 as a partner for grilled red meat like lamb chops. White wine lovers need to have food choices beyond fish and chicken, right? While … Continue reading
A Weekend of Food, Drink, and History in Normandie #Winophiles
French Winophiles Remember D-Day in NormandieThe historic D-Day invasion of Allied Forces into German occupied Normandie occurred on June 6, 1944. This month, our French Winophiles writers are thinking about that event as we highlight food and drink from the region. Julie and I recently spent the weekend in Normandie (French spelling), so my contribution … Continue reading
How to Think About the 1976 Judgement of Paris in 2023 #winophiles
French Winophiles Reflect on a Historic Blind Wine TastingThis month, our French Winophiles are celebrating Chardonnay during the anniversary of the 1976 Judgement of Paris. This event was a surprise breakout success in announcing to the world that California wines could compete on the world stage. Take a look further down in this post to … Continue reading
What is Sustainability in Wine? A Conversation with Michele Manelli of Cantina Salcheto
Last September, I was invited to visit Cantina Salcheto in the village of Montepulciano in Tuscany. I knew that Cantina Salcheto was a leader in sustainability in the wine business within Italy, but there is so much more to their story. I had the opportunity to interview Michele Manelli, partner and winemaker at Salcheto. Disclosure: … Continue reading
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