A few days ago, we welcomed in the New Year with a freshly chilled glass of bubbly.According to the personal financial social media company, WalletHub, Americans consume about 360 million glasses of sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve. This iconic … [Read more...] about A Winemaking Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes with how Bubbles get into Bubbly
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Do You Kir What I Kir?
Have you ever had a food or wine moment that you know you will tuck away in your mind for a lifetime? I used to think I was a little odd this way, being able to nostalgically hold onto memories that involved food and wine. Then, I listened to a … [Read more...] about Do You Kir What I Kir?
Make Wine the Dessert
Every year, I put on my favorite apron and embark on a few days of baking for all sorts of end-of-year holidays. It takes a lot of planning, time, and oven coordination, but it seems to fill a lot of people with joy. Like most of 2020, this year, … [Read more...] about Make Wine the Dessert
Bring Oktoberfest Home… with Wine, Too!
The lack of 2020 Oktoberfest celebrations is going to be tough for me this year. With a large German component to my heritage, I have to admit that I've come to love Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the U.S. The annual biergartens, the meat-based … [Read more...] about Bring Oktoberfest Home… with Wine, Too!
The Wine Harvest is Upon Us
For many U.S. wine making regions, September marks a more "official" beginning of the grape harvest. It's true that in Southern states and in parts of the West Coast, harvest may begin earlier: in August or even during a portion of July. I suppose … [Read more...] about The Wine Harvest is Upon Us