Americans just don’t drink enough Champagne, which is why I love this time of year. It gives me an excuse to shout (or write) all about the wonderful versatility that Champagne has to offer. American humorist and writer put it best when he said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” Amen!
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The holiday season can put a lot of pressure on friends and loved ones who are trying to find the perfect gift for the wine lover in their life. Buying a bottle or two of wine is always a dicey proposition, particularly since wine tastes are so personal and may be difficult to return or exchange. However, fear not. There is a huge assortment of wine accessories to suit every wine lover’s interest and buyer’s pocketbook. Here is a list of wine gadgets that every wine enthusiast will love – including me!
Last week, we took a quick spin through Napa Valley. This week, we continue our Passport to Wine series with a visit to Napa Valley’s Big Brother to the west, Sonoma County. I say “big” because Sonoma is about 75% larger by land mass than Napa Valley and includes several specifically distinctive appellations, including a dry inland region and a coastal region. So, we’ll tackle Sonoma Valley in two parts, beginning this week with a few of the more notable wineries around the bucolic city of Healdsburg.
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Many wine consumers have turned to Wine-Themed destination travel over the last several years. According to The Wine Institute, a California based government relations association that represents wineries and wine-related businesses, 20.7 million tourists visited California wine regions in 2013, adding $2.1 billion to the economy. Articles with titles such as “Ten Great Places to Hike, Bike and Sip in California Wine Country, and “Five Great California Wine Country Road Trips” are now commonplace in trade and consumer publications.
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Last week, I wrote an online column recommending wine pairings for Thanksgiving. Many of my well-thought out wine recommendations were in the $15 per bottle price range. However, after reading some of the online comments, I came to two conclusions; first, I have a thick skin. Second, many people would like to see recommendations for wines in the $10-or-less range.
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Thanksgiving is by far and away our favorite holiday since Cindy and I get an opportunity to spend the day together cooking great food and then sharing it with family and friends. But it is the same wonderful food that can also cause a little heartburn when it comes to selecting the right wine to enjoy with dinner. The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes so many different types of dishes that end up competing for space on your plate and on your palate.
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After returning to a democracy and free market economy in the 1980s, it was – as if out of nowhere – that Chile re-entered the international wine scene.
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Next Tuesday is Veteran’s Day, a time to pay tribute to and honor those who served in our country’s military service. Many Americans will find ways to celebrate and remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by those in uniform in a manner that’s personal and meaningful.
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Finding a good wine for Halloween isn’t always easy. A spooky label is a good start — and there are plenty of wines we can recommend with spooky labels. And while these labels may look scary, but there is no trick to these delicious wines. A treat, to be sure.
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Wine has become more and more demystified and accessible to American consumers over the past several years – we now out-rank France for total wine consumption! – but there are still a few lingering myths out there.
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