By Jonathon Alsop BOSTON, MA — California makes more Pinot Noir than it grows, not by importing out-of-state wine, but by blending in other grapes. Technically, US wine only has to be 75% one grape type to be named for that grape on the label. In theory, your favorite bottle could be pure Pinot, or […]
Zinfandel Dreams
By Jonathon Alsop BOSTON, MA — Our “Signature Grapes” tasting class really gets fundamental by tasting the connection between certain wines and the places around the world they’ve made famous – and vice versa. Zinfandel fills this role in California wine. Cabernet and Chardonnay may be just as famous, but you only get this kind of […]
Blending For Power Wine
By Jonathon Alsop BOSTON, MA — This is one of those wines that really sets your expectations before you even get into the bottle. First of all, the richly artistic label – evocative and powerful on its own – promises a powerful wine experience. And then the blend – Cabernet Sauvignon plus Zinfandel – is […]
Magical Merlot: Off the beaten path in Castillon
By Jonathon Alsop BOSTON, MA — This Wine Club Selection comes right out of our Burgers And Bordeaux class. Our curriculum always focuses on the delicious, and this Merlot-heavy blend really teaches us what Merlot means in Bordeaux. As always, every Wine School Selection is a wine we teach with and you taste in class. […]