Gold Medal Wine Club Blog
When was California’s first vineyard planted?9/26/2016In 1769, Fr. Junipero Serra planted California’s first vineyard at the Mission San Diego de Alcala. The grapes were ... Read More... |
When was wine first discovered?9/24/2016Wine was discovered about 6,000 years ago in either Mesopotamia, Palestine/Israel, or what is now called ... Read More... |
Who is responsible for introducing the 100 point wine rating scale?9/22/2016Most novice, enthusiast, and wine aficionados are familiar with the standard 100-point scale used today to rate the ... Read More... |
How many sub appellations currently exist within Napa Valley?9/20/2016Within the Napa Valley, regions have emerged that possess distinct microclimates and terrains, promoting distinct and recognizable characteristics on ... Read More... |
What is 'cold maceration'?9/18/2016Cold maceration is the process of putting the grapes in a refrigerated environment for several days before starting ... Read More... |
What properties of grapes make them so suited to wine production in comparison to other fruits?9/16/2016While a wine-like beverage can be made using virtually any fruit, the grape is particularly suited for two main reasons. One is ... Read More... |
What is Pinotage?9/14/2016Pinotage is a red grape varietal that was created in South Africa in 1925 by Abraham Izak Perold, the first Professor of ... Read More... |
What is a 'cépage'?9/12/2016A cépage is a French term that describes wines made primarily from a single grape variety. In the case of ... Read More... |
What does the term 'zymotechnology' refer to?9/9/2016Zymotechnology is the study of yeast fermentation. For those of you who are interested, yeast is a single-celled agent vital to ... Read More... |
What is a Blanc de Noir?9/7/2016Blanc de Noir is a French term that translates to “white wine from red grapes.” It is most often describes ... Read More... |
What is the requirement when naming a wine’s appellation on a wine label?9/5/2016To name a wine’s appellation on the label, such as ‘Napa Valley’ or ‘Sonoma Coast,’ at least 85% of the grapes must come from ... Read More... |
What does the term "olfactory" refer to?9/2/2016The term "olfactory" (pronounced äl-fak-ter-e), refers to the sense of smell. Your nose is a key instrument for judging ... Read More... |
