Category: Brandy

Airen vine in Spain (By Fabio Bartolomei - Self-photographed, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org)

Spain’s Lesser Known but Widely Planted Arién Grape

 mywinepal  September 3, 2024  0 Comments on Spain’s Lesser Known but Widely Planted Arién Grape

The Airén grape is a white grape variety native to Spain. Despite its relative anonymity compared to more famous varietals like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, the Arién grape holds a significant place in the history of Spanish wine making and has an intriguing profile that contributes to its unique character. Historical Roots The Arién grape has deep historical roots in…

Martell Cognac and Chateau de Laubade Armagnac

What’s the Difference: Cognac and Armagnac

 mywinepal  February 19, 2023

Many of us have probably had a snifter of Hennessy, Martell, or Remy Martin cognacs, but what about having a snifter of Armagnac de Montal or Chateau de Laubade?  There are similarities and differences between these two distilled spirits.  Let me tell you about them. About Cognac and Armagnac Cognac and Armagnac are both French brandies, but they come from…

A selection of sparkling wines for the holidays

Sparkling and Fortified Wines for the Holidays

 mywinepal  November 16, 2022

The holiday season will soon be upon us.  When I turned on a local FM radio station today they were already playing Christmas songs.  It’s time to start stocking up on wines to celebrate with friends and family.  Sparkling wines are often associated with the holidays.  For some people, a nice fortified wine, like a port wine is also appreciated…

Wayward Distilleries Apple Brandy, Amaro and Gin Liqueur

Wayward Distillery Pledges 1% to Save the Bees

 mywinepal  June 17, 2021

This is a good way to help our bees and other pollinators.  Wayward Distillery is going to donate 1% of all their spirits sales to Pollinator Partnership Canada.  Read about it in their press release, and buy some spirits to help our pollinators. ~~ Vancouver Island distillery partners with Pollinator Partnership Canada to spread awareness of pollinator conservation. June 16,…