Have you heard the terms old world and new world when people talk about wine? It’s actually pretty simple when we break it down. Take a peek at this video we created.
If you are uncertain of what is just the right temperature for serving wine, this is the video for you. We promise that at the end of this you will be able to confidently serve up your favorite wines just like a winemaker would.
Whether you have been drinking wine for years or you just started, learning to be a great taster is a different skill than just enjoying a glass of wine. And regardless of the information that you have (or haven’t) accumulated, there is a method to build your wine tasting skills.I have been asked the questions many times. Where do I start? And the answer is with small steps. And a plan.
Read MoreWe only have a little more than 300 acres of vines planted in this valley, and it's a big fruit production area. (apples and pears!) The birds are naturally drawn here. The bird netting is just one of those things about making wine in Lake Chelan. If we don't put up this bird netting to protect our grapes, we won't have any come harvest time. So that is what is the deal here. When you see this in another region, you know that they too are suffering from too many of those friendly creatures. That's really all there is to it.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the term varietal and not known what that meant? I'm going to explain it to you in terms that are a little easier to understand and relate it to something familiar.
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Have you ever heard the term varietal and not known what that meant? I'm going to explain it to you in terms that are a little easier to understand and relate it to something familiar.