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Pierre Galet, French Grape Researcher and Father of Ampelographer, Dies at (almost) 99
Pierre Galet, a French viticulturist, researcher and developer of the science of ampelogaphy, or identifying grapevine varieties by the shapes and patterns in their leaves, as well as petioles, cluster patterns and shoots, died on December 30th of a heart attack just...
Wine of the Week: Michael Shaps Cabernet Franc 2010
When a very good or great vintage comes along, it's a good idea to buy enough to lay down for when they really mature, as you enjoy the other bottles when they're young. Any wine lover deserves to drink mature wines of a decade old or more, especially if they buy them...
Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Names 2019 Award Recipients
The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Announces 2019 Award Recipients The Board of Directors of the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of its Monteith Wine Bowl Trophy, Wine Grape Productivity Tray, and Birchenall Award. ...
My Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations 2019
Since Thanksgiving was the original locavore feast (on the East Coast), it’s only appropriate to drink local wine (or cider, or mead or fruit wine) wherever in the country you are. Thanksgiving gives you the chance (with my encouragement!) to get outside the box of...
Shenandoah Cup Wine Gala and Showcase Nov. 15-16
The Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail, comprised of wineries in the Shenandoah Valley American Viticultural Area, will present the first Shenandoah Cup trophy to the top-rated wine submitted in its inaugural competition at a Gala on November 15. The celebration will be...
Wine of the Week: Horton Vineyards Barrel Select Syrah 2016
Some may wonder whether Horton Vineyards can continue to push the envelope and make great, outside-the-box wines as it did for nearly 30 years under the late founder Dennis Horton. This iconic Syrah (on top of the Rose of Pinotage I reviewed last time) shows that they...