For those of you rushing out to grab a card for the mom in your life, you have Anna Jarvis to thank.
She is credited with initiating a Mother’s Day-like event in the early 1900s. In 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution making it official.
So, with the much-anticipated approach of Mother’s Day and the onset of summer, here are a few fun wines that are perfect for giving mom this Sunday, as well as sipping all season long.
Rosés are typically made from popular Rhone varietals, including Carignan, Grenache, Mouvedre and Syrah, and are often described as having the body of a red wine with the crispness of a white wine.
What s the difference between Champagne and Prosecco?
Not all sparkly white wines are created equal.
May 6, 2021
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When it comes to sparkling wine, there are a ton of different options out there, but for many it comes down to the choice of Champagne versus Prosecco. It s a battle of Italian versus French sparkling wines.
If you’re not familiar with the differences between the two, it goes beyond the nationalities of each sparkler, and involves the grapes used, the production process, and even when you might drink each one (though there’s no bad time for either, in our book). Read on for the differences between Champagne and Prosecco, according to certified sommeliers.
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FILE - In this March 2, 2005 file photo, wine collector Rudy Kurniawan participates in a wine tasting in Los Angeles. Kurniawan, who bilked wine collectors out of millions by selling cheaper hooch he relabeled in his kitchen has been deported to his native Indonesia. U.S. immigration officials say Kurniawan was deported last week from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Tangerang City.
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By Rich Mauro
Special to The Gazette May 5, 2021
Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey Hills / Photo by Helen Dixon
Though not typically associated with wine, England has produced it since Roman times. Due to the country’s cool climate and rich soils, many vineyards planted in the middle of the 20th century are now paying dividends.
Climate is moderated by the Gulf Stream, and its chalk-based soils are amenable to sparkling wine production.
As for what English wine is, stylistically, there’s still room for interpretation.
“I don’t think we can pin down a typical English wine just yet, and why would we?” says Sam Lindo, winemaker at Camel Valley in the country’s South West region. “Everyone has the right to be different.”