December 17, 2021

Cleveland Wine School

Wine Chemistry 101 Ever wondered where wine gets its aromas? While the science of wine is complicated, here’s a snap shot answer: The grape: Each grape has a unique flavor profile or set of characteristics. Much like apples, no two varieties taste exactly the same. Think Granny Smith vs Honey Crip vs Red Delicious and you will get the picture. […]

With lots of candy leftover from the Halloween season, I find myself temped to nibble a piece at the end of the day. Trouble is…I also find myself wanting a glass of vino. For me, there is no better time to uncork a simple ruby port than the start of the holiday season. A Brutish Winter makes for a Bubbly Spring From Nov 1st to […]

Harvest time rocks. It signifies a time of change. Take for example the changing of the seasons from summer to fall with leaves changing from green to autumnal colors. Better yet, the veggies on our table go from flowering to root, meats are roasted instead of grilled and (wait for it) the grapes on the […]

Every so often, I taste a wine that screams Tuesday night! It is a wine that pairs perfectly with a burger, pizza or a simple salad. More importantly, it does so for around $10 – $15…and for me, Four Vines Naked Chardonnay did just that. In fact, I chatted about this wine more than a year ago on the […]

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