As undisputed star of the 1990s varietal red wine boom, Merlot plantings in California soared from 2,000 acres in 1985 to more than 50,000 today. Continue reading “Merlot”
Category: Wine & Grapes
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine and Champagne/sparkling wines. Continue reading “Chardonnay”
Gewurztraminer
It’s hardest-to-pronounce wine grape: Gewurztraminer (guh-vyrts-trah-mee-nuhr). Continue reading “Gewurztraminer”
Champagne/New Years
For many, New Year’s and weddings are the only times they drink sparkling wine. More than 25 percent of the Champagne and sparkling wine sold each year is sold the week of New Year’s Eve. Continue reading “Champagne/New Years”
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon may be the world’s most recognizable red wine grape. Continue reading “Cabernet Sauvignon”
Pinot Noir
After the movie Sideways dramatically increased awareness of Pinot Noir in 2004, sales increased by 30 percent. Boom times continue for the source grape of some of the world’s greatest red wines and finest Champagnes. Continue reading “Pinot Noir”