Posts Written OnJuly 18, 2008

Announcing Wine Blogging Wednesday #48: Back to Your Roots

Four years. That’s a long time… especially in the world of the Web and blogs. But, next month’s edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday will mark the event’s 48th edition. Four years of tasting wine together, virtually. Over the years, we’ve explored many regions and grapes We’ve had fun themes. We’ve had more academic ones. As the founder of this little thing we affectionately refer to as WBW, I’m going to host the 4th anniversary celebration and I’m going to ask you to go back to your roots… your wine drinking roots that is. We’re all wine lovers, but we have…

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Diversity in the Vineyards of Niagara, USA

By Bryan Calandrelli, Niagara Correspondent When pinpointing the origins of the Niagara Wine Trail, there will always be a few wineries recognized as the granddaddies of the region. Certainly Niagara Landing, formerly Cambria Wine Cellars, will be mentioned as well as the pinot-pushing Warm Lake Estate as the local pioneers. Others have followed their lead, and over the last two years, another handful have popped up. The differences in winemaking style, farming background and overall business strategy is quickly evident when you visit. Their diversity is most noticeable when you take a look at who’s planting what in their vineyards.…

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