The Petite Sirah grape originates from France (where else?) in the late 1800’s. The vines produce a small grape with a thick skin. It was created by crossing the Syrah and Peloursin Grapes with the intent of producing a disease resistant grape. Farmer’s at the time were having trouble protecting their harvest from disease. The…
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The Sangiovese Grape
Sangiovese is a red wine grape from Italy. Grapes for the most sought-after Sangiovese wines are grown in Tuscany where warm weather, clay like soil, and topography are favorable to growing conditions. Sangiovese is used in many of Italy’s most appreciated wines. American wine makers also grow Sangiovese and are getting much better in producing…
The Benefit of a Wine Club
I had appreciated wine for quite some time prior to moving back to the Chicago suburbs approximately 12 years ago. I was pleased to find a new local wine shop near my home town that offered free wine tasting on Friday nights. That was incentive enough for me to frequent the place. I was pleased…
The Barrel Cellar 