Gewürztraminer vs Riesling: A Complete Comparison
By Averi Melcher
There is so much more to the world of white wine than a dry Chardonnay or a grassy Sauv Blanc. And many delectable white wines can turn even the most dedicated red wine drinkers away from the dark side. Especially those white wines that are complex, delightful, and pull their weight against heavy meat dishes,…
Gewürztraminer Wine: An Unexpected White Wine You Need to Try
By Averi Melcher
The white wine, Gewürztraminer, may be difficult to pronounce, but it’s incredibly easy to drink.
Gewürztraminer, pronounced “ga-VERTZ-trah-mee-ner,” could most assuredly be identified in a blind taste test before anyone even took a sip. A truly sensual experience, Gewürztraminer is a white wine that makes itself known with unignorable,…
Is White Zinfandel Sweet? How to Find the Right White Zin for You
By Averi Melcher
You may be surprised to learn that White Zinfandel is an incredibly diverse varietal. This charming pink wine can be anywhere from remarkably sweet to refreshingly dry. In fact, some White Zinfandel wines can even be a trendy rosé replacement for your champagne toast!
Many wine drinkers have turned up their noses at White Zinfandel over the years. …
Not Your Mother’s Wine: 3 Reasons You’ll Love Dry Rosé Wine
By Lenzil Hoaglund
Wine shops used to be divided neatly into a red wine section and a white wine section. It used to be that rosé wine was a niche, mostly sweet category reserved for ladies who might have grown tired of domestic Chardonnay.
Oh, how the tables have turned!
Now, it seems like every celebrity and pop culture icon is releasing a trendy rosé,…
The 6 Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner (2020)
By Averi Melcher
The holiday season is here! We’re sure you’ve got a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner planned and, whether you’re gathering in person or over Zoom, we want your holiday meal to be a smashing success.
Here at Halleck Vineyard, any festive gathering wouldn’t be complete without one of our top Thanksgiving wines.
Whether you want to try a new wine during Friendsgiving,…
A Guide to White Zinfandel Wine: History, Tasting Notes, and Pairing Tips
By Averi Melcher
White Zinfandel wine is a very versatile drink that often gets overlooked by both casual and more experienced wine drinkers due to its former reputation as a cheap, sickly sweet drink.
But the White Zinfandels of today are NOT your mother’s White Zinfandels. In fact, many are sophisticated, dry, and downright delectable. They are a great choice for a weekend brunch, but work equally as well with a
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