Wine Basics
Wine it’s simply crushed and fermented grapes. The variations and the stories are what make it so fascinating. I love that we talk about wine breathing…it is a reminder that wine is alive and changing. Perhaps even more important than any of this is the story of the winery, the winemaker and the people who love these wines, their philosophies and the different ways they bring their reverence to the grape. The variations in wine are beyond comprehension. And the stories behind the wines are as lush and beautiful as the wines themselves. Our goal at Crushed Grape Chronicles is to explore and chronicle the grape and it’s many stories and it’s journey from dirt to glass. Join the Adventure!
From dirt to glass, learn all about the steps grapes take from getting from the vine to your glass. The history of the grapes, the growing seasons, harvest, fermentation, barreling, bottling, the long journey to your glass. We talk to the Wine makers about their stories and the journey from dirt to glass.
the Grapes
the history of each varietal, we lead you through the history and story of each grape.
the Vines
the stories of the vines, where they grow, climate, types of grapes, and how they are grown.
the Seasons
the seasonal changes and the stories, trials and tribulations of the journey of the grape on its way to harvest.
the Harvest
when to harvest, the science, the philosophy, the process
the wine makers
the farmer, the scientist, the dreamer, the passion
wine education
the exploration of the many facets of wine
from grapes to wine
Learn about the grapes and varietals that create the wines you love. We help you explore the journey these grapes take from getting from the vine to your glass, the history of the grapes, the growing seasons, harvest, fermentation, barrels, bottling to your glass. We even talk to the wine makers about their stories and the journey from dirt to glass.
We break this down into three categories.
(more varietals will be added as we continue to explore all of the variations)
White Wines
light bodied Whites
full bodied Whites
aromatic Whites
the wines
Chenin Blanc
Gewurtraminer
Muscat Blanc
Reisling
Torrontes
Red Wines
light bodied Red
medium bodied Red
the wines
Barbera Montepulciano
Cabernet Franc Negromaro
Carignan Rhone/GSM Blend
Carmenere Sangiovese
Grenache Valpolicella Blend
Mencia Zinfandel
Merlot
full bodied Red
the wines
Aglianico Petit Verdot
Bordeaux Blend Petit Sirah
Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage
Malbec Syrah
Mouvedre Tempranillo
Nebbiolo Touriga Nacional
Nero D’avola
Specialty Wines
Sparkling Wine
desert wines
the wines
Madeira Fortified Wine
Marsala Late Harvest Wine
Port Dried Grape Wine
Sauternais Ice Wine
Sherry Noble rot wine
Vin Santo
the stories behind the vines
