We are all Children of the Grape.
Vinho verde is a refreshing Portuguese wine that’s low in alcohol, slightly tart (in a good way!) and a little fizzy. It’s an all-purpose partner for summer meals. Photo/David Robert This time of year is perfect for a picnic—to pack a hamper, pick a spot and enjoy oneself in nature eating al fresco. You know […]
I enjoy a nice meal—and love great wines. You can get both at once at a winemaker dinner, where a multi-course meal is paired with wines from a specific winemaker, who often provides insights into the winemaking process, the characteristics of the wines, and the stories behind them. In the Reno area, these dinners are […]
For the average consumer, purchasing an unfamiliar wine can be confusing. There are so many regions, so many wine types, and so many wine awards—including medals and scores. Each of these involves its own processes and implications. Which of these accolades can actually help you pick a nice wine? To help you understand the difference, […]
Wine is much more than just a beverage we consume. Wine’s history and importance are as old as civilization itself; evidence of its production dates back to 6000 B.C. In ancient Rome, wine was central to culture and society. It was consumed at every meal and integral to religious ceremonies. It continues to be used […]
Most of us don’t think about how the wines we buy in a retail store get there … but why can you find some wines in seemingly every store, while others are nearly impossible to find? According to BoldData, an international data company located in the Netherlands, there are more than 273,000 wine companies in the […]
In 2017, Kathie and Bob Russell bought five acres of land in Palomino Valley and began building their dream of owning a wine vineyard. The dream grew from their love of visiting the Napa Valley back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, before Napa gained international notice as a quality wine-producing area. (That happened, […]
Kate Boyle MacDonald and her husband, Craig MacDonald, are the new owners of Nevada Sunset Winery on Fourth Street, in Reno’s Brewery District. The MacDonalds also own Boyle MacDonald Wines in Murphys, Calif., which they said often attracts customers from Reno. That’s why the couple thought they might want to also do business locally. One […]