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Tag Archives: Riesling
Partners in Life Come in All Forms
It was a hectic day a few weeks ago when I visited the wine producer Weingut Weegmüller, as the harvest started earlier than expected in their wine region of Pfalz, Germany, but one of the family owners Gabriele Weegmüller was … Continue reading
Sustainability: Meeting the Needs of the People
Faint memories of small police tanks, officers in riot gear and helicopters in the sky circling my neighborhood constantly just seem like a gritty dream that was inspired by an urban apocalyptic movie… but it was real. My first few … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, César Chávez, Chardonnay, Dolores Huerta, Janet Trefethen, Lorenzo Trefethen, Napa Valley, National Farm Workers Association, Oak Knoll District, Oak Knoll District AVA, Riesling, Social Justice, sustainability, Trefethen, Trefethen Family Vineyards
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The Memories We Hold On To
There are many memories that fill my heart from childhood… sitting at a festive holiday table… the warm hugs… the giggles… the touching moments of time spent with parents and grandparents that carve out images in my mind that would … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooks, Memories, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Willamette Valley
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Be Careful Trusting the American Palate When It Comes to American Wines
My earliest memories of drinking wine are filled with gritty pictures of downtown New York City, in the early to mid-1990s; cheap European libations being consumed over long, in-depth conversations revealing the deepest parts of our youthful souls and venting … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Muscadelle, Napa Valley, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Sparkling, USA, Viognier
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Riesling: The Things that Rock Our World are Beyond Our Imagination
Around a month ago, I participated in a virtual tasting on Twitter with #winestudio revolving around German Rieslings. I had heard from other bloggers, wine writers and wine lovers about these virtual tastings, that are usually every Tuesday between 9-10pm … Continue reading
What Qualities make a Great Older Wine?
Various research companies have estimated that up to 90% of wine purchased in the US is consumed within 24 hours. Of course, this could range between 70-90% depending on different factors – many people may purchase a significant amount of … Continue reading
Alsace Challenges Our Ideas about Riesling
Many years ago, when I was first learning about Alsace (region in North East corner of France), I learned three things: there are lots of different soil types, various grape varieties and mainly produce single variety wines. And I learned, … Continue reading
