Ok, first-things-first, I didn’t write the title for this article. “Grape Expectations” is way beyond my reaches of my creativity. Secondly; I wrote this article a couple of months ago for the Jacksonville Magazine “Taste” Edition…and I know we’re out … Continue reading
Posted in News, Reviews | Tagged Australia, Cabernet, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Gavi, Italy, McLaren Vale, Napa, Oregon, Piedmont, reserve, Shiraz, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Terra Alta, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment //Grapes 100% Shiraz Facts The popularity of Layer Cake really seems to have exploded over the last couple of years, and why wouldn’t it!?!? There’s picture of a delicious looking cake on the front label! People are suckers for good-looking … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Australia, Layer Cake, Layer Cake Shiraz, Layer Cake Wine, McLaren Vale, Phylloxera, Screw Cap, Shiraz, syrah | Leave a comment //Grape 100% Tempranillo Most often found in Spain, particularly in the Rioja wine region, the name Tempranillo is thought to be linked to the Spanish word “temprano” meaning “early”. The grape supposedly ripens weeks earlier than other varietals. Facts … Continue reading
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