It’s not what you have heard. Sulfites do not cause wine headaches! That is a myth and science has thoroughly debunked it. You have to let go of that one. No, wrong again, it is not the tannin in red wine. That is a myth as well. The culprits are histamine and tyramine, two compounds […]

Walla Walla is home to some of the greatest Merlot vineyards in the world. Among the great vineyards of this AVA, three stand out for exceptional Merlot. Each vineyard has distinctive flavor characteristics. Seven Hills Vineyard. This vineyard is located in the southern portion of the Walla Walla wine growing region or “AVA” and is […]

Almost thought extinct, the grape we now call Carmenere was once called Biturica and was the darling grape of ancient Romans who planted the vine all over Europe. It took hold in a city they named Biturica, after the grape which is now called Bordeaux. It is no surprise then that Carmenere is now one […]