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Chablis

Chablis is not a grape but rather a blend of white grapes using the Chenin Blanc grape as its foundation. France is famous...
February 14, 2011 
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chai

In France, this is a ground-level or aboveground warehouse used for the storing of wines.
February 14, 2011 
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chalk

Grapes grown in this soft, porous form of limestone tend to develop high acid levels. Grapevines do well in this type of soil...
February 14, 2011 
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Chalk Hill

The Chalk Hill appellation was originally part of the Russian River appellation. It's shallow, volcanic soils are a challenge...
February 14, 2011 
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chambrer

The gradual process of bringing red wine to room temperature. It should be remembered that in France "room temperature" is between...
February 14, 2011 
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champagne

MUCH ADO ABOUT CHAMPAGNE ... A PERSPECTIVE ON CHAMPAGNE AND FOOD By John and Tracy Anderson Courtesy of S. Anderson Winery,...
February 7, 2011 
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