Renee Shelton - Butcher. Baker. Bibliophile. Breast Cancer Survivor. Not Necessarily in that Order.
My notes from a wine class. See notes at end. Whiskey Notes U.S. and Ireland – “whiskey” Canada and Scotland – “whisky” Bourbon whiskey is named for the county in Kentucky where it came from. Tennessee whiskey – charred oak barrels Scotch Pot still Barley …
My notes from a wine class. See notes at end. Wine Pairing Notes Wine Tasting Notes Suggested Seasonings and Spices in Dishes Pairs Well With Chardonnay Green apple, pears, peaches, melon, lemony, apply. Richer Chardonnay – vanilla, oak, buttery, creamy, figs, cloves, honey, cinnamon. …
My notes from a wine class. See notes at end. Wine Microclimatology Soil is everything in France – it differs from region to region and with each region the soil content can have a dramatic effect on the finished wine. In the U.S., weather is …
My notes from a wine class. See notes at end. Germany Wine Notes Wines of Germany: minerally, rich, fruity. Low brix levels – 50° latitude last stop for vinifera. Notable grapes: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer. Anbaugebiete Appellation or growing region. Back when I took …
My notes from a wine class. See notes at end. Rhône Valley Notes Warmest growing regions of France. Great wines produced here, and affordable. Syrah and Grenache – grown on glacial rocks, absorbs heat, releases it at night for long, continuous ripening. Highest alcohol of …