Category: wine education

• Off-Target Herbicide Drift Threatens Vineyards Across U.S.

  

  In my first article for Wine Business Monthly I tackle a topic so important, it threatens the very existence of the US wine we enjoy.

  Michelle Williams

  January 28, 2021

  Wine, wine education, wine tasting

  2 4-D drift, Dicamba drift, EPA, grapegrowing, herbicide drift, herbicide drift vineyard damage, off-target drift, vineyard threats, viticulture, Wine Business Monthly, wine drinking, wine tasting, winegrowing, winemaking

• Exploring New York’s Wine Regions

  

  People travel to New York from all over the world. Some go for business, others for pleasure. New York City is the most common destination. It is the heartbeat of America and filled with endless forms of entertainment. The Finger Lakes area is gorgeous and a great getaway lake vacation. Don’t forget Niagara. Only Vegas […]

  Michelle Williams

  March 12, 2018

  Wine, wine education, Winetasting

  2010 Lenz Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon North of Long Island USA, 2013 Brooklyn Winery Cabernet Franc North Fork of Long Island USA, 2013 Chateau LaFayette Reneau Cabernet Sauvignon Finger Lakes USA, 2014 Paumanok Assemblage North Fork of Long Island USA, 2014 Whitecliff Vineyard Sky Island Hudson Valley USA, 2016 Lakewood vineyards Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes USA, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, New York, New York wine, North Fork of Long Island, wine, wine review

• Have You Discovered Alentejo? Why Not?

  

  Southern Portugal is dominated by the Alentejo wine region. Located just an hour and a half east of Lisbon, Alentejo is a perfect destination for wine lovers and history buffs. It is home to a large array of indigenous grapes; the red wines are rich and full body, the whites are crisp and aromatic. Alentejo […]

  Michelle Williams

  March 7, 2018

  Alentejo, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Wine, wine education, wine review, wine tasting

  2013 Cartuxa Evora Tinto Colheita Évora DO, 2014 Esporão Reserva Tinto Alentejo DO, 2014 Herdade do Rocim Olho de Mocho Branco Vidigueira, 2014 Piteira Tinto de Talha Alentejo DOC, 2015 Malhadinha Nova Monte da Peceguina Tinto Vinho Regional Alentejano, Alentjo DOC, Portuguese wine, Wine 101, wine review, wine-searcher, Wines of Portugal

• Under Construction: Wine Education in Progress

  

  I have not forgotten you and I am so thankful you have not forgotten me. The WSET Level 3 exam is Monday. Each week as the test draws near my level of study has increased. This week has been a full-court press. The new book is so dense there is nothing in it that I […]

  Michelle Williams

  February 22, 2018

  Wine, wine education, Winetasting, WSET

  SAT, wine, wine education, wine studies, wine tasting, WSET, WSET Level 3

• The Daily Meal Article: La Rioja’s Wine Revolution

  

  Miguel Angel de Gregoria of Finca Allende said, “Rioja is a Burgundy style wine with a Bordeaux history.”  You may drink and enjoy Rioja, but do you really know Rioja? La Rioja is more than just a prominent Spanish wine region, it also played a pivotal role in France’s wine history. Learn more about the […]

  Michelle Williams

  February 7, 2018

  La Rioja, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Spain, Spanish wine, Wine, wine education, wine tasting, Wines of Spain, Winetasting

  2010 Viña Real Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa, 2011 Cune Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa, 2013 Cune Reserva Rioja DOCa, 2013 Viña Real Crianza Rioja DOCa, 2013 Viña Real Reserva Rioja DOCa, 2014 Cune Crianza Rioja Rioja Alta DOCa, History, La Rioja, Spain, Spanish wine, The Daily Meal, wine, wine review

• #Food & #Wine Pairing: Left Coast Cellars and Braised Beef Short Ribs

  

  I am a self-proclaimed wine geek. I am also a Pinot Noir lover. I think these two facts make me a super wine geek (a wine geek wearing a cape). If you are a super wine geek like me, I have the perfect wine for you. Left Coast Cellars Latitude 45° is situated on the […]

  Michelle Williams

  January 26, 2018

  Food, Food and Wine Pairing, Pinot Noir, Recipe, Red wine, Willamette Valley, Wine, wine and food pairing, wine education, wine review, wine tasting

  clones, Dijon clone, food, Food and Wine Pairing, Left Coast Cellars, Left Coast Cellars Latitude 45° Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, music, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Pinterest, Recipe, Spoon – Can I sit Next To You, Willamette Valley, wine, wine and food pairing, wine review

• Crusing the Rhône River, Sipping Cru Wine

  

  Wouldn’t it be great to take a river boat cruise down the Rhône River? There are many quaint towns with world-class restaurants and festivals happening throughout the year. Best of all, great views of the vineyards and changing topography from northern to southern Rhône. I have written many articles about Rhône Valley wines. I have […]

  Michelle Williams

  January 24, 2018

  Rhone Valley, Rhone Valley, wine, wine education, wine review, wine tasting, Wine Tour, wine travel

  2015 Domaine de Beaurenard Red Rasteau AOC Rhône Valley France, 2015 E. Guigal Condrieu AOC Viognier Rhône Valley France, 2015 Jean-Luc Colombo ‘Les Fees Brunes’ Syrah Crozes-Hermitage Rhône Valley France, 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aine ‘Le Paradou’ Beaumes-De-Venise Rhône Valley France, France, French Wine, Rhône Valley Crus, Rhone Valley, Teuwen Communications, travel, wine, Wine 101, wine education, wine review, wine-searcher

• Wines of Southwest France: What’s Old is New Again

  

  How often do you enjoy wines from Southwest France? Can you name any of the appellations or the wines they produce? Wines of Southwest France, Sud-Ouest in French, has been cultivating vineyards since about 125 BC! What the Romans began long ago was continued by Catholic Monks during the Middle Ages and later vignerons. Furthermore, […]

  Michelle Williams

  January 22, 2018

  Wine, wine education, wine review, Wine Star Award, Wines of Southwest France, Winetasting

  2011 Château Bouscassé Tannat Madiran France, 2014 Château Lamartine Prestige du Malbec Cahors France, 2015 Domaine du Cros Fer Servadou Marcillac France, 2015 Elian Da Ros Abouriou Marmande France, 2016 Château Laulerie Bergerac Sec Bergerac France, Bergerac, Cahors, Madiran, Marcillac, Marmande, Southwest France, wine, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, wine review, wine tasting, Wines of Southwest France

• Snooth Article: Drink Port for Warmth This Winter

  

  I just returned from a seven day Caribbean cruise with my family. While on the cruise my husband and I enjoyed a glass of either Dow’s 20 Year Tawny Port or Graham’s Six Grapes Port each night after dinner. Both are highly enjoyable wines. It is only fitting that as my trip was coming to […]

  Michelle Williams

  January 15, 2018

  port, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Snooth, Symington Family, Wine, wine education, wine review, wine tasting

  Cockburn’s, Dow’s, Graham’s, Oporto, port, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Snooth, Symington Family, Warre’s, wine, wine education, wine review

• It’s Time to Rediscover Australian Shiraz

  

  What is the first grape that comes to mind when you hear Australia? Shiraz is as synonymous to Australia as vegemite. However, Australian Shiraz has experienced an identity crisis. The US wine market was flooded with inexpensive, over-ripe Shiraz that was initially well received and highly consumed, yet overtime spawned questions as to whether Australian […]

  Michelle Williams

  January 12, 2018

  Aussie Wine, Australia, Shiraz, Wine, wine, wine education, wine review, wine tasting, Wines of Australia

  2005 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz, 2012 Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Shiraz, 2013 Campbells Bobbie Burns Rutherglen Shiraz, 2013 Henry’s Drive Magnus Padthaway Shiraz, 2013 Leeuwin Estates Art Series Margaret River Shiraz, 2013 Wakefield St Andrews Clare Valley Shiraz, 2013 Wirra Wirra RSW McLaren Vale Shiraz, 2014 Henschke Mount Edelstone Eden Valley Shiraz, 2014 Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz, 2015 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Yarra Valley Syrah, Australia, Shiraz, wine, Wine 101, wine education, wine review, wine tasting, Wines of Australia