We are all Children of the Grape.
The greater Reno area has several fun and exciting wine events, among them the Reno Wine Walk, the Carson City Wine Walk and Tahoe Wine and Feast. I enjoy all these events, but I also love going to wine festivals where I can sip and savor wines from various participating wineries. Reno is positioned perfectly to allow us the […]
As the holiday season winds down, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of gifted wine. While this is a delightful problem to have, it raises two important questions: How should we store our wine at home, and why does proper storage matter? Light and heat can damage wine, rendering it undrinkable in as […]
When we are given a glass of wine, we give it a swirl. Swirling a glass of wine is fun. I love watching the colors change as the light bounces off the rotating liquid. I’m sure you have done this as well. We swirl for a couple of reasons. First, it adds a little air […]
All aboard—and cheers! I know that isn’t the traditional call made by a train conductor, but I hope to hear it one day soon on the Virginia and Truckee Railway’s wine train, called the Toast of the Canyon. The V&T, as it called colloquially, is one of the most famous short-line railroads in American history, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Wine and tango have very similar roots in Argentina. Strong local history and traditions, greatly influenced by European emigrants.
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 […]