Vines, Grapes and Wines – the wine drinker’s guide to grape varieties This book was first written in 1986, and hasn’t been updated since 1992, so it’s a little outdated — and that’s a shame. However, it is still an excellent reference for those interested in learning more about different types of grapes, and at [...]
When I first started getting into wine, I didn’t even know there were different grapes. Well that’s not entirely true — I knew there was a difference between the seedless grapes I bought at the supermarket, and the “wine grapes” my grandfather grew in the backyard. But that was about it. Needless (or seedless) to [...]
I have been swirling, sniffing, and spitting wines as a PR / marketing professional in the wine industry since 1996, and currently head the marketing communications department for Opici Wines. You can follow me on Twitter @joejanish or @wineweekly.