Chablis is not a grape but rather a blend of white grapes using the Chenin Blanc grape as its foundation. France is famous for its Chablis.
In France, this is a ground-level or aboveground warehouse used for the storing of wines.
Grapes grown in this soft, porous form of limestone tend to develop high acid levels. Grapevines do well in this type of soil since the roots can easily penetrate it to great depths.
The Chalk Hill appellation was originally part of the Russian River appellation. It's shallow, volcanic soils are a challenge to grape growers, whose rewards come in the form of medal-winning Chardonnays and Merlots.
The gradual process of bringing red wine to room temperature. It should be remembered that in France "room temperature" is between 65-68 degrees F. American rooms tend to be slightly warmer, 68-72 degrees F being the norm. It is the suggestion of many...
MUCH ADO ABOUT CHAMPAGNE ... A PERSPECTIVE ON CHAMPAGNE AND FOOD By John and Tracy Anderson Courtesy of S. Anderson Winery, Napa, California Champagne has inspired more words of praise and sometimes criticism than perhaps any other wine. It has been...
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