Ohio has long been known for its sparkling wines. From the 1830s through the 1850s, sparkling Catawba, grown by Nicholas [...]
DAVID SMITH, head winemaker Gervasi Vineyard – Canton, Ohio gervasivineyard.com What ignited your passion for wine and winemaking? DS: [...]
by Gary Twining Fresh and fruity, crisp and bright; rosé is a deliciously flexible, food-friendly wine that should be served [...]
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 […]
by Gary Twining French-American hybrids are crosses between the wild American grape and the European species. They were called French-American [...]
by Gary Twining As you investigate fine wines, it may surprise you to discover that many vary in style and [...]
The 411 on Vineyard Tech by Gary Twining Winemaking is a passion; as much art as it is science. But [...]
By Susan R. Pollack Perhaps you’ve heard rumblings about a Champagne shortage that threatens to deflate bubbly celebrations this holiday [...]
California Roederer Estate Brut, NV (Anderson Valley) – $34.99 (sale at $32.99) Bright straw yellow. Aromas of lemon tart and [...]
Rosé – Ohio Buccia Vineyard Earth Day Rosé, NV (Lake Erie); $18 Delicate florals and sour cherry on the nose. Full-flavored with sour cherry, red raspberry and cranberry on the [...]
Black tea, red currants and a hint of eucalyptus on [...]
Aromas of smoky bramble berries and black licorice. Good acidity, [...]
Pleasant earthiness, cherry and leather on the nose. Black licorice, [...]
Lively effervescence with fragrant orange-blossom aroma. A lovely, happy wine [...]