Have you considered Albariño for your holiday wine? I hadn’t either, but it’s actually a fantastic option — especially the sparkling version – known as Rias Baixas Espumoso, but let’s talk basics first. Albariño is a white grape that hails from the Galacias region of Spain, often referred to as Green Spain because it so…
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.
Visiting the Tri-Cities, Washington Area
I was able to explore the Tri-Cities Washington area on whirlwind, but extraordinary, tour hosted by Visit Tri-Cities. The Tri-Cities area includes the cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland, Washington — all located in the southern portion of the state. In addition to the three cities that comprise the area, there are three rivers that…