Wine Trivia (answers at bottom)
1. Another white grape grown in Loire Valley, in addition to Chenin Blanc is:
A. Muscadet (not to be confused with Muscat)
B. Viognier
C. ...
Though, I think the best Chenin Blancs are coming from South Africa, where more than half of all Chenin Blancs worldwide are produced, I still associate Chenin Blanc with the French. ...
Chenin Blanc got its name from its origin at a monastery in a subregion of Bourgogne, France called Montchanin in the 9th Century. From there it travelled to Anjou where it was...
Malvasia Bianca and Malvasia Nera originated in Crete, Greece in the 13th Century. The name Malvasia comes from the Italian name of Monemvasia, which was a Byzantine fortress,...
“The people of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learned to cultivate oil and the vine.” Thucydides, Greek Historian
This quote is also in H. Johnson’s book...
Wine Trivia (answers at the bottom)
1. Wine was known in most ancient civilizations, most notably in Ancient Greece. Who was the Ancient Greek god of wine?
A. Dionysos
B....
Grenache was not love at first sight nor taste for me. But it earned my respect and fanned the flames of curiosity, and now it’s a love near and dear to my heart.
A friend of...
With 370,000 acres planted of Grenache, it’s the 5th most widely planted red grape in the world.
But, before I explain what Grenache tastes like, I want to dive into a little more...
The birthplace of Grenache is debated. Most believe it originated in Aragon, Spain because the Royal family of Aragon brought it with them wherever they went. La Rioja...
Wine Trivia (answers at the bottom)
Luncheon of the Boating Party is Located at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
In the painting Luncheon of the Boating Party by...