Monthly Archives: February 2015

Prosecco is a sparkling wine from Italy. Its name is an actual region with protected status so a Prosecco can only be from the place which is called Prosecco. It used to be made from a grape that was also called Prosecco, but that was leading to some confusion in the marketplace so the grape […]

Exactly what is claret wine? Put simply, claret is a term used for red Bordeaux in England. It is not a protected term in the United States so it is sometimes used to describe any red Bordeaux style blend. It is derived from the French word clairet which describes an old style of Bordeaux that […]

Firstly, I must point out that Moscato is the Italian way of saying Muscat. There are several selections of the Muscat grape and it is considered the mother of many grape varietals. Although Moscato and Muscat wines are often sweet, they do not have to be sweet. Muscat is a very aromatic grape that often […]

As we progress down the path of wine enjoyment it becomes easier and easier to pick out nuance and build an understanding of our own unique tastes. If you are having trouble with this it may be that you need some help learning or re-learning how to taste wine. There are two aspects to this […]

Working in fine restaurants, the most important thing I learned about cooking with wine is that you should not cook with a wine that you wouldn’t drink. I believe that is the biggest mistake people make. Any fault in the wine is transferred to the flavor of your dish. Most wine is reduced during the […]