Where Do Grapes Come From?
There’s no stork delivery for new wine grapes, so how is it that we have so many varieties?
There’s no stork delivery for new wine grapes, so how is it that we have so many varieties?
Andrew Jones is the winemaker behind Field Recordings, Fiction, The Fableist, Alloy, and Wonderwall wine brands.
South Africa has a long history of wine making and it is said that their wines are a combination of New World and Old World styles.
California’s Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a “super AVA” that consists of multiple smaller AVAs. The Central Coast AVA extends approximately 250 miles from, San Francisco to Santa Barbara, and includes places like Santa Barbara (remember the movie “Sideways”?), Paso Robles, Monterey, and Edna Valley. These areas are known for growing a variety of grapes including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Syrah.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer. The long holiday weekend is often filled with a variety of outdoor activities. No matter where your holiday weekend adventures take you, we have a wine that will pair fantastically!
