The Ancient French Variety: Carménère Carménère is an ancient red grape variety from France, specifically the region of Bordeaux. Grande Vidure is another name for it. Phylloxera, an insect pest of commercial grapevines, decimated […]
The History of Yarra Valley Australia is packed with fun destinations like Yarra Valley, from its breathtaking lavender fields to art galleries, parks, and historic wineries. The local food, landscape, and wine make Yarra […]
The Willamette Valley Wine Region The Willamette Valley wine region, located in Northwest Oregon, is home to twelve American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), including its own. In terms of vineyard area, it consists of over […]
Catastrophic Flood that Nurtured Future Vineyards A Catastrophic flood that occurred thousands of years ago helped make the Willamette Valley the great wine region it is today. The famous Willamette Valley Pinot Noir comes […]
Wine Profile Series: Gamay Among the red grape varieties, Gamay is the "sprinter." It sprouts early, bears large quantities of grapes, and is harvested early. Moreover, these grapes are often processed into wine relatively […]
David Lett and the Oregon Wine Industry The Pacific Northwest’s wine history would be incomplete without the mention of David Lett. In fact, David Lett and the Oregon wine industry is a tale in […]
Wine Ranking System Of Bordeaux & Burgundy And Their Exclusivity France has always enjoyed the spotlight and center stage in the winemaking industry. French wines are unique in their flavor profile, texture, body, and […]
November 22, 1847: The settler ship John Wickliffe departs from London for New Zealand. Its arrival is considered the founding day of the Otago region. Central Otago in particular has become an area famed […]
The History of The Russian River Valley The Russian River Valley, located in Sonoma County, California, has been home to winemaking since the mid-1800s. It's one of the most established wine regions in California […]
Everything You Need to Know About Central Otago Central Otago has been attracting visitors from all over the world since the early 20th century. With its magnificent mountain ranges and fertile farmland, it's the […]
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