Nebbiolo is Italy’s great black grape, source of some of the longest-lived Italian wines—Barolo and Barbaresco—and many people do not have the foggiest idea about the grape, what kind of wine the grape makes, or even where it is from. Continue reading “Nebbiolo”
Category: Recent Columns
Price you pay
Research shows that, unlike most beverage products, price loyalty is much stronger than brand loyalty when you buy wine. Continue reading “Price you pay”
Texas part of wine boom
Wine is booming in the United States, and Texas yearns to be part of the story. The Lone Star State already is the fifth-largest wine producing state. Continue reading “Texas part of wine boom”
US wine market boom
If you sense more friends enjoy wine today than ever before, you are correct. Continue reading “US wine market boom”
Barrels and oak
Most wine, especially reds, are product of two plants: grapevines and trees, usually oaks. Continue reading “Barrels and oak”
Alcohol controversy
Blame global warming, blowzy American tastes, Robert Parker: alcohol levels in wine are rising. Continue reading “Alcohol controversy”
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre may be the most famous grape you don’t know about and certainly is among more intimidating to pronounce: Moor VAY druh. Continue reading “Mourvèdre”
Extreme value
If you are over 30, you probably equate wine quality with wine price. Wine makers love you, really love you. Continue reading “Extreme value”
Cuvée
Cuvée (koo-VEY) is wine term that can mean a great deal or nothing at all. Continue reading “Cuvée”
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is among world’s most planted, most versatile, most delicious wine grapes, and one you probably only experienced at its worst. Continue reading “Chenin Blanc”