Tag: Red Wine

Have Some Cabernet Franc On International Cabernet Franc Day

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[1] Pouring a glass of Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley (photo © Ashes & Diamonds Winery). [2] Clusters of Cabernet Franc grapes (photo © Mauro Lima | Unsplash). [3] A charcuterie board with Cabernet Franc (photo © Gamble Family Vineyards). [4] Ashes & Diamonds Winery is known for producing wines that are influenced by ‘60s…
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What Is Carmenere Wine & The History Of Carmenere

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[1] Carménère has become a flagship grape in Chile (photo © Dziana Hasanbekava| Pexels). [2] The wine pairs very well with aged cheeses—in this photo, it’s Parmigiano-Reggiano (photo © Luigi Giordano | Dreamstime). [3] Serve it with steak and most other meats (photo © Organic Beef Company| Facebook).   November 24th is National Carmenénère Day.…
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Tips On Tempranillo Wine For International Tempranillo Day

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Chianti fans may be aware that the main grape in this classic wine is Tempranillo. But Spain has another great Tempranillo growing region, Ribera del Duero, a D.O.P. (Denominación de Origen Protegida) viticulture area in Spain’s northern plateau. The name translates to “riverbanks of the Duero [River].” The area, a plateau ranging from 2,200 to…
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