Kris Chislett to Speak at the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association 2013 Conference.
Kris Chislett TWGGA Press Release
Read MoreDecember, 2012
Marchetti Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico, Marches, Italy.
Grapes 100% Verdicchio Facts Pronunciation time! Verdicchio: [Vair-dee-kee-oh] Dei Castelli Di Jesi: [Day kah-stay-lee dee jeh-see] Phew! It’s a tough one! You almost need a glass of wine after saying all that! So what do we have right here? Well, apart from being a tiny-nightmare to pronounce, Verdicchio is probably most easily compared to Pinot Grigio, only with a little-more body The name Verdicchio comes to us in part by the Italian word for…
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What’s a “Good” Wine?
It’s often said that: “There are no stupid questions when it comes to wine!” but for the sake of this article, I’m going to disagree. I HATE the word “good” when referencing wine i.e. “Oh, you’re a Sommelier? What’s a good wine?” is a question I get thrown at me just about every week. I can’t lie, it makes me want to impale myself onto a wine opener every time hear it! It’s probably the…
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What is the Relationship Between Paris Hilton and Grape Vines?
Just a few slides from my PowerPoint presentation on wine and terrior that I thought you’d appreciate! :)
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The First Cork Wine Stoppers.
Probably the World’s Greatest Recipe for Mulled Wine.
I wasn’t going to post this recipe for mulled wine, but then I received the following email from my mom a few days ago: Is mulled wine best used as a room freshener? It makes the room smell gorgeous but when you taste it it tastes like medicine!!!!!! Mom Clearly even my own mom needs a little help making mulled wine, so here we go! The definitive recipe and method on how to make mulled…
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How to Iron…in December
Domaine Juliette Avril, Cotes du Ventoux, France.
Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Carignan Facts If you’re looking to slowly step into France, but aren’t sure where to start, wines from Ventoux might be right up your alley! I speak to a great number of people who tell me that when they buy red wine from France, it’s always so earthy, tannic and dry. The bonus with wines from Ventoux is they tend to skew a little more juicy/jammy, certainly more than their neighboring…
Read MorePremiere Napa Valley Wine Auction
I don’t know what your plans are for this coming February, but there’s a pretty-awesome event happening in Napa that I thought I’d fill you in on….you know….in case you’re just so happening to be in the area! The Premiere Napa Valley Auction is a wine auction like I haven’t seen before, probably because these types of events don’t happen that often. Essentially 200 of the best winemakers in “The Valley” have each agreed…
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No Chateau d’Yquem For You!
Chateau d’Yquem the world’s most famous and expensive dessert wine will not be made this year, due to heavy rains preventing the grapes from reaching their necessary sugar levels. The unfortunate weather is expected to cost the winery “tens of millions of euros” in lost sales. This isn’t the first time Chateau D’Yquem has had to skip a vintage. Similar decisions were also made in ‘’52, ‘72 and ‘92. “It is as if there was…
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What are Legs in Wine an Indicator of?
Wine Myths…Busted: Is an Aged Wine Better than a Younger Wine?
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