Archives for: January 2011

Italian Varietals Abound in Temecula Wine Country – Part II

The Montepulciano grape more »

Italian Varietals Abound in Temecula Wine Country – Part VII

The Nebbiolo grape more »

Italian Varietals Abound in Temecula Wine Country – Part VI

The Arneis grape Today’s article is back to my basics again, I’m back to describe and investigate a little known Italian varietal that happens to be grown in Temecula Wine Country.  The Arneis (pronounced “are-NAYS”) grape is today’s featured varietal.… more »

Italian Varietals Abound in Temecula Wine Country – Part IV

The Primitivo grape Today’s article is about a wonderful fruity grape varietal Primitivo (pronounced “Pree-mih-TEE-voe”), again from Italy.  Primitivo is a dark red wine with bold fruity flavors.  Primitivo has been genetically linked to the better known… more »

Cougar, what’s in a name?

 This month I am taking a hiatus from my articles on the Italian grape varietals that we are growing and/or producing wine from.  Next month I will be back on the grape subject.  I am writing this article because of the misconception about the name of… more »