Fine Wine

Really? A red wine that is semi-sweet? It’s true. It is possible to have a semi-sweet red wine. It is possible to create a semi-sweet version of practically any wine. However, the terms semi-sweet and semi-dry for red wines do not apply as easily as with white wines.

Let’s face it. To many on either coast, Wisconsin is an afterthought. Flyover country. It doesn’t matter whether the discussion focuses on sports, politics, or even wine. What good can come from Wisconsin? Certainly not great dry red wine. I feel sorry for these people—at least a little. They don’t know what they’re missing.

Mead is among the oldest fermented beverages known to man. This honey-based drink is mentioned in records dating back to 2000 BC, and because its fermentation process can occur naturally, some suggest the Chinese drank it even earlier.

What a time to live in Wisconsin and drink white wine. The varieties produce some great wine and are backed up by countless awards on the national and international stage. More on those in a moment. But that was not always the case.

Have you ever tasted dandelion wine? What about pumpkin, rhubarb, or elderberry wine? If you have, welcome to the world of specialty wines.

Festive occasions frequently call for Champagne. You see Champagne at many celebrations, from elite high society gatherings to “Hey, we just won the World Series” soakings.