Grosslage

One of approximately 167 collections of vineyards. Germany’s 13 wine regions are officially broken down into 39 BEREICHE, which in turn are broken down into 167 grosslagen (the plural of grosslage), which are broken down into more than 2,658 EINZELLAGEN.

Where is the wine region of Willcox located?

A. On the north island of New Zealand

B. In western Virginia

C. On the “downs” of southern England

D. In the southeast corner of Arizona

Willcox, in Cochise County (Cochise was an Apache warrior chief), is an AVA (American Viticultural Area) in Arizona, and part of that state’s emerging wine country. The town itself, near the border with Mexico, has a population of about 3700. Numerous grape varieties are grown including petite syrah, sangiovese, syrah, grenache, tempranillo, and cabernet sauvignon. Approximately 70% of Arizona’s wine grapes are grown there.

How’s Your French?

Here are some tips on pronouncing some (often mispronounced) Champagne brand names. Moët et Chandon—Mo-ETTE ay Shan-DON. The “t” in Moët is indeed pronounced. Pol Roger—Paul Roe-ZHAY. Winston Churchill reportedly drank a glass of this… Continue reading

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