Terroir (tare – WAHr) is used very often in the wine world to but there’s no single definition or consistent use of the word. The basic idea is that the wine has a sense of place and that wine made from the exact same vine planted anywhere else would be different.
When people think of wine from Argentina, many people think of Malbec. However, Argentina also produces a number of white wines, including Torrontes.
With the arrival of Memorial Day, it is officially summer party season.Here are some fun party cocktail ideas to heat up your next soirée.
Hard cider had been a popular drink during colonial times and the Hewe’s Crab apple was among the most popular apples used. Hewe’s Crab, also known as Hughes' Crab and Virginia Crab, is considered one of the best cider apples and is a cross between North America’s native wild crab apple and an undetermined European variety. It is small in size and can be harsh when unfermented but creates pungent, cinnamon-flavored ciders.
Pinot Gris/Grigio is one of many instances in the wine world of grapes having different names in different areas of the world (like Syrah/Shiraz).
