Beware the Flying Corks

Normally I do not add a second topic on these blogs, but since we did not get to this section either week we did our sparklers I thought I’d add it as a public service for all those brave souls popping the bubbly. Opening Champagne Safely Optomologists will tell you...

French Sparkling Wine: Crémant

This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on July 3, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...

Champagne and the Traditional Method

This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 26, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...

Old World Rosé Wines: France and Italy

This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 19, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...

Old World Rosé Wines: Rhône Region

This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 12, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...

The Red Wines of the Loire Valley

This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 5, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...