Did You Know?

California Zinfandel

It is now believed that the origins of Zinfandel, the most associated grape to California, has its roots in Croatia and with the Italian Primotivo…

Vermont Wines

With the introduction of winter hardy grape stock from Minnesota Vermont has experienced a renaissance in winemaking in the last few years…

The Famed Paris Tasting

In 1976 a blind tasting took place that included cru classé Bordeaux and California Cabernet and Chardonnay-based wines from such vineyards as Napa Valley’s Chateau Montelena…


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