by Joyce | May 14, 2014 | Villa del Monte Winery, wine, winery
In the US, wine labels are regulated by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which reviews more than 100,000 alcohol labels per year. In an attempt to make labeling easy-to-understand for consumers, the TTB requires certain information on all wine...
by Joyce | May 6, 2014 | Villa del Monte Winery, wine, Wine and food pairing, wine club, wine tasting, winery
Villa del Monte Wine Club members recently received the April shipment. The shipment included four bottles of Villa del Monte wine, a seasoning salt sample from True Olive Connection, and recipes from Blue Sage that pair nicely with our wines. Enjoy! Cedar Planked...
by Joyce | Apr 29, 2014 | events, purchase wine, wine, wine club, wine tasting, winery
Last weekend, Villa del Monte Wine Club members had the opportunity to buy wine futures, by the case, at a 40% discount. Buying wine futures refers to buying wine after it is made, but before it is bottled and labeled. The wine will be held in the barrel at the...
by Joyce | Mar 31, 2014 | wine, wine tasting, winery
An American Viticultural Area, or appellation, is a defined grape growing region in the U.S. with geographic features (such as soil and climate) that set it apart from surrounding areas. At Villa del Monte Winery, we include the American Viticultural Area (AVA) on...
by Joyce | Mar 17, 2014 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, Wine and food pairing, winery
Looking for the perfect wine to pair with corned beef and cabbage for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration? We’ve read several articles recommending Chardonnay or Pinot as the perfect accompaniment to the bold, salty flavors of corned beef. If you want to...