Aug 4, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
HEAT AND WINE – NOT A GOOD MIX!!! Wines begin to be damaged at about 70 degrees. Did you know your car may reach over 100 degrees in 30 minutes during our hot summer days?! The first sign that your wine may be damaged is the bottle feels warm to hot....
Jul 6, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s Talk About Riesling Riesling originated in the Rhine Area of Germany. It is a white grape with floral aromas and high acidity. Rieslings are usually unoaked and range from dry, semi-sweet and sweet. Riesling grapes are also used to make...
Jun 2, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s Talk About Aromas and Flavors of Wine After you open your wine let it sit for awhile to “breathe”. Give it a swirl in the glass and put your nose in the glass and smell. Think about what you smell. Wine can give you aromas of many...
May 3, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
LET’S TALK ABOUT PINOT GRIGIO / PINOT GRIS! Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris (same grape) is mainly grown in Italy, France, California, Oregon, Washington and Germany. They are light to medium bodied. Their aromas and flavors range from neutral to peach,...
Apr 2, 2016 | Blog, Favorites, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s Talk About CHARDONNAY! Chardonnays are dry white wines grown in every wine producing country. These wines have fruity aromas and flavors that range from apple, tropical fruits, pineapple as well as earthy tones of mushrooms or minerals. Some...
Feb 6, 2016 | Blog, Ted's Corner, Wine
Let’s Talk About Sauvignon Blanc! Sauvignon Blancs are a white wine high in acidity with pronounced aromas and flavors. Sauv Blancs have herbaceous/grassy notes with mineral aromas and flavors. Also, they may have fruity characteristics of melons, figs or...
