Wine Guide
Muscat
Moscato or Muscat Blanc is one of the oldest grape families, dating back to the times of Cleopatra. Runor has it that Muscat of Alexandria was Cleopatra's favorite drink. An ancient aromatic white originating from Greece, it is known mostly as a off dry wine with peach & orange blossom notes, but it can be made in a variety of styles.Â
Basque, Spain
Overall, the native grape varieties of the Basque region are an important part of the region's winemaking tradition and contribute to the diversity and character of the wines produced there. These grapes, along with the region's unique climate and soil conditions, help to make the wines of the Basque region some of the most distinctive and sought-after in Spain.
Guide to Sparkling Wine Spectrum
Sparkling wine is all about creating secondary fermentation. With the right mix of yeast, sugar & wine in a closed environment like a bottle, still wines become bubbly as the carbon dioxide released by the yeast has nowhere to go. What makes a good or bad sparkling is where it happens & how long.
