pinot-noir – Bill's Thoughts on Wine, Travel, and Food

How Do You Know When Your Wine Has Gotten Too Old?

Unfortunately, the answer is – it depends. There is no simple answer. Some of the major factors are discussed below. I will finish up with the pretty simple approach I take to my hobbyist cellar of about 800 bottles. Red vs White Wine White wines and red wines age very differently. Very few white winesContinue reading “How Do You Know When Your Wine Has Gotten Too Old?”

Virginia Wine Tasting Weekend

Beth and I did a wine tasting weekend in Loudoun County VA this weekend and this post will share notes on the four vineyards we visited. I will start with some general comments and then talk about each of the wineries facilities, tasting options, food options, and my appraisal of their wines. General Comments LoudounContinue reading “Virginia Wine Tasting Weekend”

Another Great White Wine You May Not Have Heard Of – Aligoté

First the pronunciation – alley go TAY. This is a white grape from the Burgundy region of France that has long been hidden in the shadow of the great Chardonnay wines frequently called White Burgundy. It is a cross between the Pinot Noir grape used in all the great red Burgundy wines and the GouaisContinue reading “Another Great White Wine You May Not Have Heard Of – Aligoté”