California’s ‘forgotten’ red wines
Drink Up! You are likely aware that the Golden State is popular for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, both of which have found a home in California despite originating in France. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s that they became so popular, in large part due to...
The impact of climate change on wine
Drink Up! With the warmer temperatures last week, many of us are looking forward to the official arrival of spring at 10:46 a.m. on Friday, March 20. This has been a brutal winter with the first major statewide blizzard in 30 years. Last year, local weatherman Joe...
Wine 101: Acid test for wine
Drink Up! Wine is comprised of four major components: tannins, residual sugar (dryness/sweetness), alcohol, and acidity. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed tannins. This week, I will discuss acidity. There is much confusion among wine consumers as to the source of...
Cheers to the women of wine!
Drink Up! March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of business and society. International Women’s Day, an annual celebration on March 8, dates back to 1911 in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and...
