There are those of you out there reading this blog, in fact, you may even have subcribed to this blog just to be nice (thanks!), who are always thinking, “what the heck is this guy talking about?” Yes, the information here on WineScholarship can be pretty dry, and to someone who’s new to wine, totally [...]
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To celebrate the grand opening of my new venture, Home Wine School, I have a rare and special offer. I recently attended a Sotheby’s fine wine auction, and was able to pick up some really amazing deals on old Bordeaux. Pretty soon I’ll be posting a detailed account of what it’s like to buy at [...]
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Ok folks, the conference has officially kiced off, and we’re starting with a live wine blogging session. The idea is there’s a whole room full of people sitting at tables, and winemakers are going to come by each table with wine to taste. The winemakers get 5 minutes to let each table taste, and then [...]
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Castilla y León is located in North Central Spain, and was historically the seat of Spanish royalty during the renaissance. The most well known DO’s of the area are Toro, Bierzo, Ribera del Duero, and Rueda.
Toro
Toro is an area that has changed its style of red wines from rustic and unrefined to what it is [...]
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Sparkling wine is made everywhere in the world, and many places use the Champagne method, although the ageing requirements may be less.
Crémant is a sparkling wine made in France outside of the Champagne region, which must be aged in the bottle a minimum of 9 months. Here is a list of the Crémant appelations and [...]
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The three grapes used in Champagne are Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Pinot Meunier is a black grape that is closely related to Pinot Noir, but is pretty much only used to make champagne. You might be surpised to find out that two black grapes are used to make a white wine, but champagne [...]
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There are currently 6 AVA’s in Oregon, with many more seeking approval. Willamette Valley, for example, has several sub-regions that could be classified as AVA’s. The interesting paradox in Willamette though, is that many winemakers do not want to give up the Willamette Valley AVA on their bottles, because they fear they would lose the [...]
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Oregon is located at the exact same latitude as Burgundy in France, the other predominantly Pinot Noir area in the world. During the summer, the breezes from the Pacific combined with the northerly location result in warm summer days and cool autumns. The growing season here is relatively long, which gives the grapes a chance [...]
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Pinot Noir is the dominant grape variety in Oregon. The cool climate during the ripening period is essential for Pinot Noir. Yields are kept low to maintain quality. The best soil types for Pinot Noir in Oregon are Red Jory Clay, Nekia, and a clay loam called Willakenzie Alluvial Soil. The Red Jory has excellent [...]
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The most important influence on the climate in Washington is the Cascade Moutain range, which separate Seattle from the rest of the state. On the western side, there is a great deal of rain and temperatures are cooler. But on the eastern side, where the columbia valley is located, there is very little rain, and [...]
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