Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon was the brainchild of two legendary wine greats, the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of the great first-growth Bordeaux, Château Mouton Rothschild, and Napa Valley’s most famous vintner, Robert Mondavi. These two creative men agreed to pool their resources and make a joint-venture wine in 1978. While Opus One Cabernet [...]
Red wine with meat is still a general rule. For example, lamb goes well with Cabernet Sauvignon or Rioja reds, while pork and rabbit taste good with Pinot Noir or Rhône wines. However, when you add sauces or other flavorings, you need to consider them as well. Some types of meat seem to have a [...]
Argentine red wine is becoming very popular. Wine making in Argentina, as we know it today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Here are a few of the best Argentine red wine in spite of its young wine producing history. Cabernet Sauvignon Due to its great [...]
Top Malbec wines are typically a medium to full-bodied red wine. Ripe fruit flavors of plums and blackberry give it a jammy characteristic. The tannins are typically a bit tight and the earthy, wood-like appeal makes for a fairly rustic, yet versatile wine. Although the grape is traditionally grown in Bordeaux, areas in the [...]
US wine regions have produced wine for over 300 years. Today, wine production is performed in all fifty states, with California leading the way in wine production followed by Washington State, Oregon and New York. The United States is the fourth largest wine producing country in the world after France, Italy, and Spain. Oregon The [...]
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