A glimpse into the wine world speaks volumes about a country’s history, culture, and tradition. For me, there is no better way to record those moments than with my own narrative.
For the past two and a half years, I had the privilege to live in Brno, Czechia, where the wine world was at my fingertips. Read up on my adventurous journey as an American expat living in South Moravia, Czechia.
I’ve also linked my ‘100 wine reviews’ on the Search Bar-these will redirect you to my Facebook page.
Recently, I have relocated to Tucson, Arizona, so stay tuned! I’ll be updating the site with more of my desert wine escapades and stories. Cheers!
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Welschriesling Version II
Discover Welschriesling, aka Ryzlink Vlašský, from Kamil Prokeš and Tanzberg Mikulov.
Orange Wine Video!
Have you ever tried Orange Wine? No, this is not wine made from oranges, but extended skin contact wine made from traditional grape varietals!
It's Harvest Time
September is here in full force. Kids are back to school, beaches are shuttering their restaurants for the season, and people are pulling out their winter coats in anticipation of cooler weather. But for winemakers, this time of year is exceptionally momentous. This is the time of year where the winemakers harvest their grapes.
A sneak peek into Znojmo
A sneak peek into two of my wine selections for my upcoming wine class at Petit Cru Wine Bar on Thursday, September 26.
Capacity has been doubled, so make sure to sign up today! petit@petit-cru.cz
Pálava : South Moravia's Hidden Gem
Pálava is a grape that was created in the mid 20th century in Velké Pavlovice. It is a crossed grape varietal (Gewürztraminer x Müller Thurgau.) Today, I am sampling two excellent examples of the Pálava grape, from Sonberk Winery and Reisten Winery, both located in Mikulov, and both members of the prestigious VOC Mikulov.
All about Burčák!
Video: Learn all about this super popular, semi-fermented wine, Burčák! This is something typical of the harvest season here in South Moravia.
Come explore styles produced from Muškát Moravsky, Irsai Oliver and Solaris!
Dolní Kounice
A curious smile graced my lips Monday afternoon, as I stopped to snap some photos of the vineyards in Dolní Kounice. Clutching my Canon camera in one hand and spiral notebook in another, I managed to carefully pluck Saint Laurent grapes from their tightly bound clusters off the vine.
Welschriesling in Brno
Video: Discover Welschriesling with Civil Wines, featuring Vladimir Tetur Vinařství & Nepraš Vinařství.
