Despite producing a profusion of stellar wines, Alsace is often overlooked when it comes to French winegrowing areas.  The...

The impressive force exerted by flowing water sculpts many of the landforms we see throughout the world.  To a geologist,...

Throughout the wine world, we find many noted growing regions that owe their distinction, at least in part, to the existence of...

The wines of Madeira are among the most historic and unusual in the world.  With a mythic history of discovery and...

One important factor for many of the world’s famous winegrowing regions is the influence of ocean currents.  The...

Rock types are important for understanding the geologic history of any given area.  Wine enthusiasts and salespeople...