Mywineguide.co.uk asserts that the Royal Navy was established as a way to protect wine shipments from being captured by enemy ships between Bordeaux and England. The website makes various points. Wine merchants influenced measurement (tonnage was first used to weigh wine barrels). Chaucer’s father was a vintner (which could account for some of the bawdiness of Canterbury Tales). Continue reading
Where do certain words come from? Why an unkindness of ravens? And a parliament of owls? Not to mention a flight of wines. Continue reading
Some parts of a state or country are uniquely situated to produce ideal growing conditions for vintners. While conditions could be poor just a few miles down the road, it just takes a slight change in elevation and climate, soil, and other factors are altered enough to grow grapes that make fabulous wine. One such region, Woodinville Wine Country in the Sammamish River Valley, is only thirty minutes from Seattle city center. Continue reading
Seattle Wine Co. is a good place to visit if you want to know what Washington wineries have created for your wine rack. They host tastings and other events, such as their 1st annual Summer Party on July 30th starting 6:30 pm at Stevens Winery. Continue reading
There are many English ex-patriates living in North America, so someone reading this is bound to know about Southampton Saints Football Club; their bumpy road from relegation, down another rung, then back up again. They know who ‘Le God’ is and the significance of 1976. Continue reading
Sauvignon Blanc can be a bit peppery for some drinkers, but not always. The flavors, bouquet, and finish one enjoys depend on which example a consumer takes from her wine rack. I was drinking a bottle from South Africa last night and it was very smooth. Continue reading
Do you know the muffin man? I do, and he’s a she. We’re big on muffins around here. Our local harvest fair competition includes a couple of categories just for the blueberry variety, not to mention the others. I just throw whatever I have into a bowl, add the necessary components, and see what happens with these sweet baked goods. Once you’ve made a few muffins you can do what you like with the flavors. Continue reading
Since Australian wine continues to gain more and more attention, I wanted to look at another vineyard from that fascinating country. Racecourse Lane is located in the Hunter Valley which is fast becoming an attractive destination for oenologists. Continue reading
Uncorked Events has been tasting wines for five years. In this time they have amassed a long list of favorites, and they want to share some of these with other wine lovers on July 27th at their ‘Best of the Best’ celebration in San Francisco. Continue reading
Haskell’s Wines sponsors a whole lot of events in Minnesota. Go to one of their many locations and find out what is happening this summer. Whether you like wine, beer, or spirits, Haskell’s has something to please their customers, including free tastings. Continue reading