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
You do not swirl a sparkling wine like you would a still wine. Swirling will cause the CO2 to dissipate too quickly. The bubbles will help release the aroma (primary scents) and bouquet (underlying smells that develop as wine ages) and carry the scents to your nose. The type of champagne glass will often
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
When you think of California wines, you probably first think of Cabernet Sauvignon, but did you know, Chardonnay is the wine that put California on the international wine map. If you don’t already know the story, look into The Judgement of Paris from 1976 and learn more. We have the paperback for just $10
The Albarino grape is known to have started growing around the 12th century. Did you know? Albarino from Spain is the same grape known as Alvarihno in Portugual. Albarino vines were first known to be growing on trunks of trees and in bushes along the sides of fields in Galicia, Spain. The Rias Baixas region
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