The Other 46

With the summer months upon us and the warm weather here to stay, it’s an ideal time to begin exploring the popular, versatile, Sauvignon Blanc.  The perfect warm-weather wine, Sauvignon Blancs range in flavor from grassy to mineraly to fruity.  An alternative to the popular Chardonnay, the variety is starting to gain a footfold in some [...]

You could say Petit Verdot had me from hello (okay, maybe the first pour).  I still remember standing in the Linden Vineyards tasting room where the love affair began.  At the time, Linden was one of the few producers in Virginia bottling Petit Verdot as a single varietal wine.  Primarily used in Bordeaux blends, the [...]

I’ve had the opportunity to sample great wine produced by the other 46 states this year.  I continue to be amazed at the quality and more importantly, the tremendous potential each state holds.  That trend has never been more evident after opening two wines received from Canyon Wind Cellars.  Located in the Grand Valley AVA, [...]

With elevations ranging from 4000 to 7000 feet above sea level, Colorado’s vineyards are among the highest in the world.  The continental climate (warm days + cool nights + low humidity) creates ideal conditions for the cultivation of grapes required to produce premium wines.  Home to 2 designated American Viticultural Areas, Grand Valley and West [...]