Introduction

To many people, if you say you want a white wine, they think Chardonnay. And while the Chardonnays of many vineyards are delightful, light, and tart presenting a rich body and smart nose, Read More

Join us for a series of very special 20th anniversary celebrations at our Wine and Fire event scheduled for August 12th through the 15th.

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Introduction

It’s important to do some homework and learn exactly what’s entailed before undertaking the hobby of winemaking. It is not something that can be simply plunged into and then learned along the way. Read More

A little history about Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a thousand-year-old small village in Mâconnais in the southern portion of France’s Burgundy region. The famous wine Chardonnay most likely originated here and was then spread throughout France by the monks. Read More

As we head into springtime which is universally celebrated with a glass of rosé, let’s take a look at how winemakers make the pink stuff. There are 4 methods of rosé production; limiting skin contact, direct pressing, Saignée method, and more rarely; blending. Read More

Introduction

Wine clubs have been sprouting up in recent years as a result of an increased interest in wine and greater wine consumption.  In fact, according to figures from the Wine Institute, sales of wine in the United States went up four percent in 2004. Read More