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Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineWinephabet Street: H is for Hondarrabi Zuri
Have you heard of the Txakoli region of Spain and/or the Hondarrabi Zuri grape? First let me tell you how these words are pronounced. Txakoli is pronounced chah-kuh-lee and Hondarrabi Zuri is pronounced ohn-dah-rah-bee Zoo-Ree. In our January episode of Winephabet...
A Tasting of Primus Wine
If you're a fan of Chilean wines, you've probably heard of Primus. This small winery has quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in the region. Founded by Augustin Huneeus who is the proprietor of Quintessa in Napa Valley. He was born in...
Exploring the Hidden Gems of Oltrepo Pavese
The Oltrepo Pavese is an area of the Province of Pavia, located in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, 40 minutes from Milan. The Oltrepo Pavese region is a hidden gem that is often overshadowed by more well-known Italian wine regions such as Tuscany and Piedmont...
Discovering Virginia Wines: A Wine Tasting With Neighbors
If you're a fan of wine, you'll definitely want to put Virginia Wine Country to your list of places to visit. I have visited the region twice but have not been recent. (It is on my to-do list). I was in possession of a case of 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Winners...
Have You Heard of the Graciano Grape?
Have you heard of the Graciano grape? I didn’t until we featured it on Winephabet Street in November. Graciano is mainly grown in the Rioja and Navarra regions of Spain. It is challenging to grow, is low-yielding, late harvesting and susceptible to mildew. It is used...
Josh Cellar’s Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon Benefits Volunteer Firefighers
When you purchase wine, and you know that a portion of the sale will benefit a group or Not-For-Profit organization that is special to you, it makes the wine taste better. Josh Cellars is the second label for Joseph Carr. The label is to honor his father, Josh. Josh...