I just used my refractometer to test the sugar level of my backyard Sangiovese grapes, and they came up to a somewhat pathetic 16 brix. For making wine, optimal ripeness would be closer to 24-25 brix.... Go to original article ...
aggregated: 12 weeks 17 hours ago | topics: grapes, wine
Yesterday we took a very quick drive out to Langley to check out the Fraser Valley Wineries Association food and wine event. It was a packed house and splendid weather, but we were running a little late and could only drop in for less than an hour.We...
A few weeks ago, Wine Press Northwest collected about 75 Northwest Italian reds, wines that use traditionally Italian varieties such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Zinfandel, Primitivo and Dolcetto....
47 views | aggregated: 13 weeks 5 days ago topics: wine
This is a small interruption to the Washington DC travel series as Ben is away at Chicago right now. Here is a simple soup recipe which Ben enjoys which I like to share with you.It's Pork Liver Soup. I had a lot of this soup during my confinement...
39 views | aggregated: 13 weeks 2 days ago topics: cooking, recipe, wine
