Country: Spain Region: Castilla y Léon Grapes: Pinot Noir and Tempranillo Castilla y Léon is situated in northwestern Spain, well known for its traditional beauty, plentiful fortifications, and …
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Going it alone with your own itinerary and a fistful of maps, or using the guidance of a tour company specializing in wine tours, you are in for a special treat.
Of the countless food and wine pairings, perhaps one of the most unfortunate is a salad with vinaigrette dressing.
Country: Germany Region: Nahe Grape: Gewürztraminer Nahe is a relatively small wine-growing region in Germany, with approximately 10,400 acres of vineyards, located in the state of Rhineland-Pala…
Country: Germany Region: Nahe Grape: Spätburgunder The Nahe region is located in the Hunsrück Hills, between the Rhine and Mosel Valleys, and is named after the river that traverses it.
Country: Chile Region: Central Valley Grape: Chardonnay Ever since missionaries introduced vines and winemaking to Chile in the mid-sixteenth century, it has been made there.
Lenz Moser Blaufränkisch Country: Austria Region: Burgenland Grape: Blaufränkisch The Lenz Moser Estate Winery is located in Rohrendorf, in Burgenland, in the easternmost of Austria, on the edge…
If you are inclined to believe the imperial measurement system*, it is exactly 130 gallons. The term butt comes from the French botte, which means boot.
Country: France Region: Armagnac Grape: Colombard Côtes de Gascogne is a winemaking zone located in the Armagnac region of Southwest France, mostly in the Gers Department.
CARIGNAN (aka CARIGNANE) — Another grape that “plays well with others,” this Spanish/French fruit has noir-colored skin that contributes to wine coloration.