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And the Award Goes Too …

And the Award Goes Too …

Last week, the red carpet was rolled out. People came adorned in flash and shine, draped in bobble and bangles, to see and be seen. Glamour and glitz were laid out for all to enjoy and adore. Glasses were clinking and awards shimmering. Eager expectations hovered over all the crowd in anticipation of the awards about to be announced. No, all the glimmery lingo was not in reference to the Oscars, although that did happen. Since this is a blog centered around all things wine, and not movies, the big night of mention involves wine awards.

Spring Forward into Wine

Spring Forward into Wine

In the tranquil setting of a spring garden, where the fragrance of blossoms fills the air, a young couple finds themselves immersed in a moment of courtly love. The woman, poised against the sturdy trunk of a flowering tree. Her gaze, momentarily diverted from the pages of a slender manuscript, meets that of her suitor, who kneels before her with a gesture of reverence. The manuscript is filled with verses of love poetry. He offers her a refreshing cup of wine to share, a romantic courtship begins.

Look Whose Talkin’

Look Whose Talkin’

There are many ways in which to broaden your knowledge of wine, and several avenues to take you there. While it is our sincerest hope that you are enjoying and getting enriched by our blog, there are many other blogs, and podcasts, that you may want to consider. There are probably hundreds, if not more, articles, collections, and editorials on wines, wineries, and locations to choose from. However, weeding through all of them may be a bit daunting. Blogs and/or podcasts can often be more streamlined, and more of an effortless way to gain knowledge about a certain subject, and you may find one you wish to follow on a regular basis to stay in touch with the current state of the wine world.

Unveiling Hidden Gems Beyond the Usual Suspects

Unveiling Hidden Gems Beyond the Usual Suspects

There are wine varietals that you find to be most common, when you plunk down at a restaurant, open the menu, and turn to the wine selections. The normal, everyday suspects that grow anywhere and whose names just roll off the tongue—Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. Sure, there are differences by regions, and even differences by producer. But do you get bored by the same five or six kinds, regardless of where they are from? Is the world only in eight-bit color to you? There are more than 10,000 grapes in the world that have successfully fermented into wine, most even produced commercially. This week at City Vino we are exploring the obscure varietals.

February: A Tapestry of Romance and Tradition

February: A Tapestry of Romance and Tradition

February – the month that weaves a spell of romance, sparking a crazy need to feel love's warmth with our significant other. Is it the charm of the season, or simply the cosmic alignment of hearts? Christmas, a distant memory, left us with the aftermath of extravagant spending and January's hibernation, where the darkness outside made it almost impossible to venture out after work. But behold, February is here, the supposed depths of winter, and we realize that reconnecting with people is a wonderful thing.