Author: Robert
General Wine Glossary
General Wine Glossary Please note: due to the nature of this entry it will be constantly expanded as needed. Feel free to visit often. AOC – Appellation d’origine contrôlée, which translates as “controlled designation of origin”, is the French certification granted to certain French geographical indications for wines, cheeses, butters, […]
Taste Here, Taste There I
Tasting with Andrew Will. Andrew Will was founded in Washington in 1989. They focus on Bordeaux style blends from some of the top vineyards in the state. Owner Chris Camarda makes beautifully structured age worthy wines. If you prefer to drink wines young you can, but these wines are made […]
Wine among friends I
I recently tasted several wines with friends at their house and thought it would be fun to share a few thoughts. First up was the Jean Extra Brut. Jean Veselle’s Champagnes have a habit of sneaking up and surprising you. The wines are well made and offer great quality to […]
Champagne Glossary
Please note this post will grow as needed over time. Bouzy- A commune of the Marne department in northeastern France. The vineyards of Bouzy are rated Grand Cru Brut – The most common style of champagne which allows between 0-15 grams per liter of dosage. Chef de cave- The […]
Visit to France Part I
Several months ago I was offered an amazing opportunity. I was hired to consult on a business trip to France. A business group with an interest in wine would be visiting the Champagne region with press members and VIP clients. I was asked to go along and share some insights […]