Nov 14, 2017 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s talk wine pairing! A Week of Wine Monday – Rosé. We offer a great selection here at the store. Refreshing and easy to drink with any food, especially delicious with leftover Sunday dinner. Starts your week off in the right spirit…bright, young,...
Mar 1, 2017 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s Talk About Chardonnay Chardonnay originated in the Burgundy region of France and is one of the six Noble Grapes. It is now grown in every wine producing country around the world. This grape is green-skinned and fairly neutral in taste, in fact, most...
Dec 2, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s talk about Champagne and sparkling wine. Champagne is a sparkling wine produced grapes grown in the Champagne region of France. Most Champagne is a blend of 3 grapes, primarily Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. There are strict rules to be...
Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s talk sulfites. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is one of a group of sulfur-based chemicals called sulfites. Winemakers use SO2 to preserve the appearance, shelf-life and safety of wine. Sulfites have wonderful antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Small amounts...
Oct 1, 2016 | Ted's Corner, Wine
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PINOT NOIR GRAPE! Pinot Noir is a red grape. It is grown around the world, but is mainly associated with the Burgundy region of France. Other favorable growing areas are: Oregon; Caneros, Central Coast and Russian River Valley in...
Sep 2, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MOSCATO GRAPE! AKA- Muscat, Moscatel, Moscatello, Moscato The Moscato grape is a delicate and delicious, slightly sparkling wine that is very refreshing, usually low in alcohol. It is a wonderful dessert and brunch wine. These wines almost...
