Wine snobs roll their eyes in disdain, but for one in ten wine drinkers, White Zinfandel—the winemaker’s mistake that proved golden—is their wine of choice.
Sutter Home, Beringer, and Llano Estacado are leading White Zin sellers locally. White Zin comes in many different types. Some are made from Zinfandel grapes alone, others include Zinfandel blended with Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc. There are even sparkling White Zins. Continue reading
Month: March 2009
Meritage
“Meritage”—what is it, and why is it so pricey?
Answer one: American wine made by blending two or more grapes. Answer two: a winery’s premier wine. Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day evokes images of a dram of Irish whiskey, a pint of stout. But wine?
Well, yes. Continue reading
Wine drinking temperatures
Wine experts say Americans serve white wines too cold and red wines too hot. Continue reading