Rosé All Day, in the Ohio Way
by Gary Twining Fresh and fruity, crisp and bright; rosé is a deliciously flexible, food-friendly wine that should be served chilled. It’s produced in a range of lovely pink hues and styles.…
To Pick or Not to Pick?
Timing the Harvest by Gary Twining In Ohio, and everywhere, winemaking is all about preserving the quality of the fruit from vine to wine, ensuring the wine reflects the best of its…
Getting to Know Ohio and French-American Hybrid Varietals
by Gary Twining French-American hybrids are crosses between the wild American grape and the European species. They were called French-American hybrids because most of the breeding work was done in France. As…
To Blend or Not to Blend – Consistency vs Vintage
by Gary Twining As you investigate fine wines, it may surprise you to discover that many vary in style and flavor from vintage to vintage. While there are some wines that depend…
Lasers and Scanners and Robots, Oh My!
The 411 on Vineyard Tech by Gary Twining Winemaking is a passion; as much art…
Mawby Sparkles in Michigan
By Susan R. Pollack Perhaps you’ve heard rumblings about a Champagne shortage that threatens to…
Holiday Sparklers
California Roederer Estate Brut, NV (Anderson Valley) – $34.99 (sale at $32.99) Bright straw yellow.…
Try Beaujolais Nouveau to Celebrate the New Vintage!
By Gary Twining Beaujolais Nouveau is a red wine made to celebrate the birth of…
Ohio Wines Snag Prestigious Medals in San Francisco Competition
By Mark Fisher Ohio wineries scored some rather prestigious hardware as part of their impressive…