Brix

• November 2017

  According to a YouGov poll, forty-one percent of Americans enjoy wine with ... ... ... pairing trophy.Liza SwiftBrix ChicksCabernet FrancOne wine above all! Is that even possible? Thanksgiving is around the corner and the wine you place on the table is an important decision. Is it even possible to choose one wine to pair with an entire meal? T... Read More

  From the article The One and Only Wine You Need This Thanksgiving

  
  

• October 2017

  According to the Wine Institute, in 2015, over 28 million liters of wine were ... wine world.  Liza SwiftBrix ChicksSavennièresSavennières, a tiny appellation situated in the middle of France’s Loire Valley, may be one of the most underrated regions poised to emerge from the tables of geeky oenophiles to mainstream American wine consumers.  Ch... Read More

  From the article This Wine Region is Trending

  
  

• June 2017

  OK, the Myriad CS solicitation arrived today.  So, I signed up for four of ... sure it is not degrees of brix.  I'm not really that knowledgeable on brix, but to my mind that would be awfully sweet.  So, I assume that they mean degrees as in divisions of an arc.A complete circle is 360 degrees.  So, are they saying that five degrees worth of th... Read More

  Forum post in the topic What have you bought lately?

  
  

• April 2017

  According to the Wine Institute, in 2015, eighty-three percent of wine from the ... the beaten track.Liza SwiftBrixCh Read More

  From the article Wine in America, Beyond California

  
  

• February 2017

  Esteemed wine critics like Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni employ ... a ... a strong mouthfeel.Liza SwiftBrixChicksTo think of assigning gender qualities to wine, was to remember visiting Kaena Wines in Los Olivos CA and speaking to owner and winemaker, Mikael Sigouin. He showcased barrel samples of his County of Santa Barbara wines and disc... Read More

  From the article Does your wine have a gender?

  
  

• January 2017

  A new year provides the perfect opportunity to try new things, but how far will ... history in a glass.Liza SwiftBrixChicksMarquetteOne of my personal wine intentions for 2017 is to expand my palate by exploring wines made from lesser-known varieties like Aidani, Godello, Fer Servadou, Nerello Mascalese, and hybrid grapes like Marquette. Hybrid... Read More

  From the article These New Wave Wine Grapes Are Really Catching On

  
  

• December 2016

  We talked a lot about sparkling wine last week but there is a lot more to ... ... ... worth the hunt.Liza SwiftBrixChicksLouis Roederer Brut PremierI drink more than my fair share of sparkling wine, including Champagne. In fact, if I were forced to limit myself to one style of wine (red, white, rosé, etc.), I’d pick sparkling wine. Like their ... Read More

  From the article Holiday Sparkling Bottle Pick List

  
  

• November 2016

  This is not your first Thanksgiving rodeo. It's not ours, either. We've ... as a gift.  Liza SwiftBrixChicksCrémant d'Alsace RoséIn our home I do the lion’s share of the cooking for Thanksgiving. I wish I could tell you I’ve it under control. You know, a bunch of “go-to” family favorites that have been tried, tested and found true over the year... Read More

  From the article The Ultimate Thanksgiving Wine List

  
  

• October 2016

  Happy Halloween, wine lover! This hallowed holiday isn't just for kids. ... share my KitKats!Liza SwiftBrixChicksReese's Peanut Butter Cups and GarnachaOne of the fondest memories that I have of Halloween was the year when a neighbor was purportedly out of town. As people do when they are not home, the lights were out in the house, but they le... Read More

  From the article It's Not Too Late for Wine and Candy Pairings

  
  

• September 2016

  The majority of wines on the market these days are meant to be consumed within ... future celebration.Liza SwiftBrixChicksRieslingIf ageability was the only criteria for great wine, then Riesling would be considered the greatest grape variety in the world! And so, even though I know that some of my other fellow wine writers may choose Riesling... Read More

  From the article Your Guide to Aged Wines

  
  

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