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 as it is science. But it might surprise you to learn the extent to which the contemporary…
Mawby Sparkles in Michigan
By Susan R. Pollack Perhaps you’ve heard rumblings about a Champagne shortage that threatens to deflate bubbly celebrations this holiday season. Sadly, it’s yet more fallout from the pandemic when a decline…
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…
Ohio’s Very Own American Wine School Turns 20, Adapts to Challenging Times
By Paris Wolfe Shortly after the attacks of 9/11, events producer Marianne Frantz decided to…
Make Your Holidays Delicious With These Food-and-Wine Pairings
By Gary Twining To be successful with pairing food with wine, remember this prime directive:…
