Live preview of the 2019 vintage in Germany! Read on, especially if you are a Riesling lover.
Author: Kathy Merchant
I am a passionate wine educator and writer.
Diploma graduate of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, and Certified Specialist of Wine.
USA Wine Tariffs Effective Today!
In the two-plus weeks since the Trump Administration abruptly announced 25% tariffs on wines below 14% alcohol from France, Germany, Spain and the UK, virtually every wine maker has sprinkled a big dose of anxiety into the natural stress of harvest. Announced October 2, the tariff goes into effect today. After spending the last 10…
New Haven Pizza Wars
Forget Italy — if you have never had pizza from New Haven, CT, your life is not complete. Enjoy this sample of three pizzas and a wine pairing taste-off.
United States of Wine: Ohio (and Urban Wineries)
What is an urban winery? Does Ohio really have any good wine? Read on for answers to these questions and more…
United States of Wine: Indiana
Indiana starts to catch up with the rest of the country as an interesting place for wine tourism. 7th in a series of blog posts on the United States of Wine.
United States of Wine: Connecticut
Who knew Connecticut had a Wine Trail? Yes, there are wineries in Connecticut, 40 to be exact!
United States of Wine: Kentucky
Kentucky is home to the first commercial winery in the United States. Today, tobacco, hemp and winegrapes vie for farmland in a state best known for The Kentucky Derby and Bourbon!
United States of Wine: Colorado
Palisade peaches. Apricots. Cherries. Alpacas. Yes, indeed. Wine grapes? Absolutely! “…(T)his high-altitude wine region (of the Rocky Mountains) is on the rise. Colorado isn’t just paradise for outdoor adventurers—it has plenty to offer any wine lover as well. At over 4,000 feet in elevation, Grand Junction and Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA should also be high on…
United States of Wine: Wyoming
Wine is made in all 50 United States. The number of U.S. wineries has grown over 40 per cent in the last decade. Wyoming is featured first in a series about the newcomers.
24 Hours in Napa
Planning a short Napa wine country visit during a business trip requires a sharp strategy! Limit drive time and choose a diverse array of restaurant and winery experiences (with advance reservations!). February is Napa’s mustard season. Bright yellow blooms marching in straight lines between winter vines were a welcome contrast to gray skies and a…