Port is a fortified wine produced in the Douro region ofPortugal. Wines are fortified when a neutral grape spirit or brandy is added during the fermentation process. This stops fermentation and leaves sugar making the wine sweet but with more alcohol. These properties can make...
Giving wine as a gift can be a tricky matter as there are many things that need to be considered. The primary and initial thing to keep in mind is that you are giving alcohol. The very first thing you should do is ensure that...
Tariquet’s Rosé will accompany a starter or main course with ease. A beautiful shade of pomegranate red, with an exquisite, subtle and intense bouquet, this rich, full-bodied wine is fresh on the palate. ...
The basics of storing wine are to keep it cool, dark and still; if it has a cork to keep it on its side, but beyond that each wine type has slightly different requirements. We are here to help you with some of the specifics...
A vintage wine is a wine comprised of grapes harvested within a specific year. If there is a year listed on the wine bottle then it is considered a vintage. The grapes harvested in a particular year are usually bottled together so that each bottle...
Maurice Cherry, Sommelier at Ripple Restaurant in DC joined us with 3 great wines from his relaxed but impressive wine list. Ripple is a neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Washington D.C. with a focus on good food, good drink, and a good time. ...
Fred Dexheimer, wine educator with Wines of Chile, joined us to talk about the unique terroir and fabulous white wines of Chile. ...
Sauvignon Blanc is considered to be one of the top three white wine grapes. Well known for its grassy herbal flavors, this old-world grape has also done well internationally. Sauvignon Blanc originated in the Loire Valley of France but has since moved on to places...
Ted Diamantis is one of the world’s leading importers of Greek wines. He founded Diamond Wine Importers in 1992 with the belief that Greece, with its natural terrior of mountain vineyards, maritime influenced climate, volcanic and alluvial soils, and over 200 ancient indigenous varieties, can...
Listen to Laurie talk with Richard and Mary Beth Seibert the owners of Knob Hall Winery in Clear Spring, Maryland. Learn how they got started, about their wine making philosophy and their award-winning wines. ...