Author Archives: Christina Carnevale

Pinot noir is defined as a dry red wine produced from the same grape as French burgundy. First grown in the Burgundy region of France, the first cultivation of the grape dates back to the 1st century AD by the Gallic tribe Aedui. Although originating in France, today, Pinot Noir is one of the mostContinue reading “Word of the Week: Pinot Noir”

Riesling is defined as a white wine that ranges from dry to very sweet and is made from a single variety of grape originally grown in Germany. Originating from Worms, Germany, the wine dates back to around the 1400s, but was referred to as Rüssling. The first known use of the term Riesling dates backContinue reading “Word of the Week: Riesling”

Merlot is defined as a dry red wine made from a widely grown grape originally used in the Bordeaux region of France for blending. First grown in the Bordeaux region of France, the first cultivation of the grape dates back to the 1st century AD.  Today, Merlot is one of the most commonly planted grapesContinue reading “Word of the Week: Merlot”

Syrah is defined as a grape whose skin has a dark blue to bluish-black color that was originally grown in the northern valley of the Rhone and is now widely grown throughout the world. The grape is known for its fruity and peppery aromatic profile and tannic mouthfeel.  Although the Syrah grape originates from FranceContinue reading “Word of the Week: Syrah”

Sherry is defined as a Spanish fortified wine with a distinctive nutty flavor. It is made of white grapes such as the Palomino, which are grown in the Andalusia region of Spain.  The word Sherry is an anglicized version of the word Xérès (Jerez), which is a city in Spain. Sherry is protected under SpanishContinue reading “Word of the Week: Sherry”

Champagne is a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France. Champagne is primarily made from the grapes Pinot noir and Pinot meunier, and is one of the most popular sparkling wines in the US.   The sparkling wine Champagne is named after the Champagne region of France. In fact, many European UnionContinue reading “Word of the Week: Champagne”

Chardonnay is a dry white table wine typically made from a single white grape variety. This grape is originally from the Burgundy region in France, but is now grown all over the world.     The word Chardonnay is derived from the Latin word “Cardonnacum,” which means “where the thistle grows.” The Thistle is a nativeContinue reading “Word of the Week: Chardonnay”