Ahh Provence. The mere mention of the word conjures up an idyllic existence. The French equivalent of Tuscany, maybe Kermit Lynch describes it best in his book Adventures on the Wine Route, the effect arriving in Provence has on him: “The effect is emotionally exhilarating, like the untying of a mental knot, a release and…
Author: Side Hustle Wino
As though I have been bitten by a bug, I am suddenly obsessed with learning about wine. Not only the tastes and smells and varietals, but viticulture and history. It seems the more you learn, the less you know and in the pursuit of knowledge, an entire lifestyle devoted to the grape unfolds.
Love Cab, Hate Merlot? Think again.
I love Cabernet Sauvignon, but I also love Merlot. When I saw a blind tasting comparing the two varietals at a local wine bar that I’d been wanting to visit, I decided to attend. The event was held at The Vineyard Wine Market located in Smyrna, Georgia. The event was not only well run and a…
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