Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grapes in the world, dating back to Roman times. It’s nearly 1,000 years older than the well-loved Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine making goes back to 1 A.D. in France, and Pinot Noir was one of the first grapes used. It was the Catholic monks in the Middle Ages
The black skinned grape Sangiovese has roots in the early Roman Empire. First documented in Italy in the 1590s this wine grape was first referred to as Santiogheto. The name is derived from the Latin Sanguis Jovis, meaning “Blood of Jupiter.” It wasn’t until the 18th century the grape gained real recognition and became
As one of the most popular red-wine grapes in the world, it’s important to understand where Cabernet Sauvignon comes from. This grape came about from an accidental crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in the Bordeaux region of France, sometime in the 17thcentury. In 1990, this grape was the 8thmost widely planted, and
It is said that Cabernet Franc originated in Basque region of France just along the South-West border to Spain. From there it made its way to the Bordeaux region of France in the 17th century. This blue-black grape yields a dark, inky red wine. When Cab Franc was planted in Bordeaux, it was found
When you think of Malbec, you probably think of Argentina, but did you know, Malbec actually originated in France and is one of the 6 allowed wines to grow in Bordeaux. Do you know the other 5 grapes? Malbec is a thin-skinned grape that needs more sun and heat to mature than other varietals.
Did you know? Garnacha is one of the oldest grapes still around, having first been grown for wines in the 12th century. While it isn’t planted quite as much as Cabernet Sauvignon, its equally important, as it is found in some of the most expensive wines of the world. Garnacha was born in the
The August Cab-of-the-Month is the 2016 Bellacosa Cabernet Sauvignon by Daniel Cohn from California. As a Cab lover myself, we are always looking for interesting wines, of varying price points. While I personally don’t have a problem spending over $100 on a quality bottle of wine, let’s face it, it’s not often an average
If you know us at Perspective, you know that we change things up frequently. We like our guests to have something new to explore each time you come visit. Many of our guests have enjoyed the Tempranillo flight, and it's about to change. Here's some details for what we're pouring now... From the root
If you didn't already know, we hold a weekly wine class at Perspective Cellars on Thursdays at 7pm. This class is geared towards folks who work in the wine industry and is chalk full of history, details, debates, and of course, wine tasting. Last week, on August 22nd, we focused on the Pinot Noir
The Cab-of-the-Month for June is the 2011 emeve Cabernet Sauvignon from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico ($47 bottle). This is a wine many of our club members have been eagerly awaiting…because I’ve talked about it reverently for months now! Back in January, my husband and I ventured to the wine region of