Bread and wine, not cheese and wine can teach a simple wine drinker a few things about the art that vintners perform. Good bread has well integrated flavors and a silky texture inside despite its … [Read more...]
The Work of Making Wine Exceptional
There is a good deal of work that goes into making any bottle of wine. From the bargain to luxurious there are a plethora of expenditures of time and effort for the vintners. But what is it that makes … [Read more...]
Music and Wine Making
Thanks to the innovations of one Austrian, wine bottles may include a classical music piece on the label. Markus Bachmann is convinced that music is the key to getting a great glass of red or white. … [Read more...]
Good News in Oregon
A small bill passed through the Oregon state Senate on Tuesday, a small thing that happens all the time, but it made all amateurs brewers and vintners in the state very happy. Under current Oregon … [Read more...]
In Memory of Patty Bogle
The wine world has been mourning this past week over the loss of Patty Bogle, an influential woman in the vintner world. She was part of the team, and indeed the driving force, that turned a small … [Read more...]