Focused explanations of grapes, vineyards, winemaking, terminology, and the details that deserve a closer look.
Public Comment on the Proposed Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District AVAs
On September 17, 2026, I submitted the following public comment to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau regarding the proposed Llano Uplift and…
How to Pronounce Souzão
Souzão is not a grape most American wine drinkers have had much reason to learn to pronounce. That may be changing. As I explored in…
Is Souzão a Teinturier Grape?
Bite into most red wine grapes and you may be surprised by what you find. Beneath a dark purple or nearly black skin, the flesh…