I researched stats of how many female winemakers there were and didn’t unearth anything specific. The number has historically been very low but by all counts is now rising. Anecdotally, people say that female winemakers tend to produce more elegant and perhaps even more balanced wines. On March 6-8, see what you think with these: Las Moradas de San … Continue reading
Remember the old “I want my MTV!” commercials? We can just tweak that to “I want my Pinot B!” for Pinot Blanc Month. It’s very handy. Speaking of hands, you should have these bottles in yours since you’re likely in dire need of refreshment in this muggy month. So, here are the 5 best Pinot Blancs … Continue reading
Seeing as August is (self-declared) Pinot Blanc Month, grapefriend can’t let it go by without establishing PB’s celebrity match. After spending a bit too much time on the question, I landed on the perfect person: Karlie Kloss! Why is she the perfect match, you might ask? A trip through her Instagram answers that question handily. 1 … Continue reading
You can describe the basic characteristics of any grape, but it always ranges when you start heading from region to region. That usually has to do with the affect of the area’s unique climate and soil, but also often just the winemaking style. I’d had all of the grapes they grow in Alto Adige before heading there … Continue reading
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