Caves are great for storing wine One of the great pleasures of exploring the wine culture of Napa Valley is the cave tour. Caves, with their even year-round low but not freezing temperatures, have been recognized for centuries as excellent places in which to store and age wine in the barrel. Humidity, which would normally
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The Biggest Little Town in Wine
St. Helena, the biggest little small town in the wine world Although the small town of St. Helena, CA, has fewer than 6,000 people, it is one of the acknowledged centers of the global wine business. With more than 80 wineries, it is known as the home of some of the world’s finest wines. St.
READ MOREBarrel Tastings of Napa
Going to a barrel tasting Spring is a good time for a barrel tasting. The weather is pleasant, and last year’s grapes have long since gone into the barrel. With just a taste of the 2015 Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon in its earliest state, a connoisseur can make a good guess as to
READ MORECelebrity Winemaker Coming to Charlotte
Todd Anderson and Conn Valley Wineries – wine maker dinners in Charlotte Don’t miss Todd Anderson, as he visits the Carolinas over the next few weeks April 27 – 30, 2016: CHARLOTTE NC- Charlotte Wine & Food Festival Check out the Charlotte Wine & Food Festival website to see the various events Todd Anderson and
READ MORENapa Valley Wines Feature Diversity & Quality
Napa Valley wines are the best It seems that there’s hardly a state in the nation that doesn’t boast of having its own vineyards and wineries these days. While it’s true that the grape will grow in all sorts of places, some places still produce better wine grapes than others, and it’s hard to beat
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