Hurricane Debby has had a profound impact on Virginia's vineyards, presenting significant challenges for growers, just as they were preparing for the critical harvest season. As the storm approached, vineyard owners faced difficult decisions, many opting to harvest early to avoid the potential damage caused by Debby’s strong winds, heavy rains, and the possibility of flooding. This preemptive harvest, though necessary to mitigate losses, came with its own set of risks, particularly concerning the ripeness and overall quality of the grapes
With this year’s Olympics being held in Paris, France, one cannot help but think of wine and the potential to pair the games with wines while watching! The torch relay took route through one of the most iconic wine regions in the world. It makes sense that Tony Parker, the French NBA Hall of Famer, should join the Olympic torchbearers. He became a vintner himself, joining entrepreneur Michael Reybier as a partner of Château La Mascaronne. The torch relay commenced in Marseille, which is close to Provence, Bandol, and Aix-en- Provence, home to some of the best Rosés and then intertwined through wine regions, such as Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Bordeaux, Reims, and ending in Paris.
Indira Bayer stands as a testament to resilience and determination. Her multifaceted career spans roles as a banker, economist, adjunct lecturer, teacher, speaker, US diplomat, entrepreneur, Bosnian Ambassador, and more. Her journey from the Former Yugoslavia to becoming a prominent entrepreneur in the United States is inspiring. Let's delve into the story of Indira Bayer, a hybrid professional who has significantly impacted both her homeland and her adopted country.
The terms “Old World” and “New World,” as applied to wine regions, are meant to describe the political region, the wine-making styles, and the climate effects on the wine products. These, as we will see, are generalizations based on historical precedent, and not absolutes. The classifications became universal when such publications as “The World Atlas of Wine” claimed that the wine producing countries could be divided, putting those regions with long histories of wine production in the “Old World” category were mainly countries in Western Europe.
Hosting a dinner party or social gathering with food and wine can be daunting if you have not done it before. Depending on what is being paired, it is important to consider the components of both—what foods are being served, and what beverages you wish to pair or highlight. The other part to consider is which do you want to showcase, the beverage (in this case, wine) or the food(s). To add more to your decision making, you could also opt to do both, along the course of your agenda, with some pairings to highlight the wine, some showcasing the food and others highlighting the way each compliments each other.
