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 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
Did you know? The word Picpoul means “lip stinger” in French. This grape was given the name because of the higher acidity compared to most white wines in France. Originating in the Languedoc Roussillon appellations of Southern France, you’ll also find Picpoul growing well in Catalonia, Spain, Portugal, and with about 100 acres across
Each week our team visits a local winery to research what they are doing, and to be sure we can provide recommendations for our guests. Yesterday, my hubby and I made a trek without the staff, and visited my friend Taryn at Wedding Oak. @WeddingOakWinery began in 2012 in San Saba, utilizing 100% Texas
Did you know? Moscato is derived from the Muscat family of grapes, of which there are over 200 variations, and is thought to be the oldest wine grape. The name Muscat comes from the musky aroma these grapes possess. You may see Muscat, Muscat Canelli, Muscadine, Moscato or Moscato Bianco, and these wines will
From the folks at www.VinePair.com, here's a sure fire way to remove the stain when you spill your red wine! STEP 1: BLOT THE STAIN. AS SOON AS THE SPILL OCCURS, CLEAN UP AS MUCH OF THE EXCESS WINE AS YOU CAN. MAKE SURE YOU DON’T RUB THE STAIN, JUST DAB OR BLOT. STEP
Building on yesterday's post about the 2018 Wine of the Year, Tenuta San Guido Bolfheri-Sassicaia, let's learn a little more about this wine. Italy has many laws regarding wine, much like other regions in Europe. To be called a Chianti, the wine has to feature Sangiovese. So, when an Italian wine maker wants to
Today's Wine Enthusiasm class was great! It was a tiny group of us talking about the pros and cons of organically grown grapes, organically produced wine, biodynamic grape growing and wine making, vegan and natural wine techniques. Plus, a tasting of 5 different wines which are not usually on our tasting list. What fun!
Today I attended a class by GuildSomm in Austin about wines from Australia. It was a full dining room with nearly 50 in attendance. The course was given by MS Chris Tanghe, and it was incredibly informative. If you're serious about your wine education, consider membership in the Guild, as they have tons of
I know I mentioned recently that I LOVE MY JOB! Let me temper your excitement by noting that, life is not simple in my world, and my husband and I are dealing with huge, unplanned life changes. The wine world, and this new business for us, is a way to cope and manage. So,
