Grapes 80% Viognier (VEE-ohn-yay), 13% Marsanne, 5% Grenache Blanc, 2% Roussanne Facts After just getting back from my time spent in Texas, and tasting a few Viogniers that the wineries had to offer, I was reminded how much I … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Fess Parker, Fess Parker Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Santa Barbara, Viognier | 1 Comment //Wine: WaterbrookPlace: Columbia Valley, Washington StateGrapes: 95% Chardonnay, 5% ViognierPrice: $14-15
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Chardonnay, Viognier, Washington State, Waterbrook, Waterbrook Winery | Leave a comment //Dogfish Head Noble Rot is a beer made with the addition of grapes. That in itself isn’t totally new. What is new is that the grapes contribute about half of the fermentable sugars. What’s also worth noting is the types … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Dogfish, Dogfish Head, Pinot Gris, Viognier | Leave a comment //Grape 100% Viognier [Vee-ohn-yay] Facts I’ve never felt that Viognier gets the attention it deserves, both in retail stores or restaurants. What first needs to be understood is that it shouldn’t be compared to any other grape, and so … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Australia, South Australia, Viognier, Yalumba | Leave a comment //According to a new study, the wine industry in Virginia is now worth almost three-quarters of a billion dollars. What’s even more impressive is that the figure has more than doubled in the last five years, from $362 million to … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Virginia | Leave a comment //Grape Syrah 65%, Mourvedre 32%, Viognier 3% – often referred to as a “Rhone-blend”. Facts Boekenhoutskloof, pronounced book-n-howeds-kloof, has always been one of my favorite wineries to say! Established in 1776, Boekenhoutskloof means "ravine of the Boekenhout". A Boekenhout … Continue reading
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