Since I already told you about the bottles and corks that we use here at Brix & Columns, I figured the natural progression was to talk about the capsules on the tops of the bottles. That’s right folks, those pesky wrappings that you have to cut into on each bottle have a technical name: capsules. […]
If your house is anything like mine, a few weeks ago you heard plenty of corks popping when the clock struck midnight – something about celebrating a new year. All the popping made me wonder what makes them make such a loud sound AND why are they even used for wine anyway? The pop was […]
Man, oh, man! The youngest of my sisters (Emma) just got home and she has been wrapping up a storm. She hasn’t put labels on ALL of the gifts under the tree, yet, but I am almost certain that they are mostly for me. I have been a very good boy this year, and if […]
It is my favorite time of year. Mom and Dad have put up our Christmas trees, there is a chill in the air, and each evening ends with me curled by the fireplace. The other evening, as I performed my usual sleepytime ritual of bringing my blanket to my mom to spread out on the […]
If you were ever looking for a glass of delicious, you will find it in a bottle of port-style wine. Take special notice of the “style” after the word port. Port is a style of wine that originated in Portugal. Traditionally made from blends of Portuguese varietals, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Cão, Tempranillo, […]
While not nearly as well known as its genetic offspring, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc has earned its own fame and with due cause. Established in the Libournais region of France, Cabernet Franc grapes were nurtured under an abbot named Breton who has since had his name used interchangeably with the official varietal name. Later, the […]
As one of the most widely grown grapes in the world, Chardonnay has a history as rich and varied as the wines that it produces. Propagated throughout France by the Cistercian monks, Chardonnay officially became a Burgundy grape when it was planted under Emperor Charlemagne’s rule in the 800s. One of the legends swirling about […]
If you are anything like my human brother Taylor, your mouth will start to water at the mere mention of the wine: Petit Verdot. It has been his favorite since he first tried our lineup in the tasting room. It was one of the first varietals planted here at SIx Penny Farm, and, curiously enough, […]
Winston here…. As I was loping through the vines yesterday, I started to think about how much I know about each of our varietals, and I decided I should write a few blogs telling you all the facts and quirks I know about the grapes we have growing here at Six Penny Farm. Seeing as […]
Oh boy, oh boy, we are right in the midst of my newest favorite time of the year: harvesting season! We might not have many vines that are producing grape bunches right now, but Mom and I have been practicing checking for all the signs of ripeness. With all of this practice, we are going […]
