Lively. Racy. Silvery. Bright. However you describe it, acidity is what makes a wine sing. This month, we’re going to talk about the role acidity plays in balancing a wine, and how it affects other aspects as well. We’ll also take a look at the key factors that influence acidity. Buckle up and take a […]
A Bounty of Bubbles: Spring Traditions and Sparkling Wine
It’s winter, but fear not. We’ve made it past the shortest day of the year, and if history has anything to teach us, it’s a time for celebrating. This month, we’re looking at some of the ways ancient people celebrated the expected onset of spring and all that comes with it: love, fertility, new growth, […]
Pleasure Principles: Quality, Price, Value, and Heart
Happy holidays from all of us at Circo Vino! We had a busy and productive year in 2018, and we wanted to wrap it up with some holiday cheer, highlights from some recent events, and a curated list of some of our exceptional premium value offerings from our portfolio. After a year like this, we’re […]
Harvest Stories
Harvest 2018 is in the cellar in Austria, and the news is good. From auspicious beginnings to brutal heat and lack of rain, the 2018 growing season was quite a ride, but our Winery Partners were up to the task. Mother Nature doesn’t always make it easy for farmers, and the challenging conditions of the […]
The Minds Behind the Wine
The idea that a wine should transparently express its origin is the central thread running through most of the current discussions about viticulture. While the most-explored topics are varietal differences, soil characteristics, and microclimate variations, we wanted to wrap up our series on the human element of winemaking by focusing on what is perhaps the […]
The Geography of Community
The bond between farmers and their land is as old as agriculture itself. This month, we wanted to explore that relationship as it applies to viticulture. From Austria to Arizona, vintners strive to make wines that faithfully reflect their geographic origin. This creates a very special relationship between the farmer and his land, and fosters […]
All in the Family
Our visit to Austria last month got us thinking about the human element of the wine business. While the hours spent tasting and discussing all the nuances of soil, climate, and vintage were certainly informative, it was the opportunity to relate to our Winery Partners on a personal level that left a lasting impression. We […]
#WithTheWineCircus in Austria
June was chock-full of adventure and education here at Circo Vino! We attended Vie Vinum, caught up with our Winery Partners, and immersed ourselves in authentic Austrian culture for 10 glorious days! We did not get much rest, but the unbelievable wealth of experiences we shared made it all worthwhile. Read on for a recap, […]
That Circus Life
Happy summer from Circo Vino! Exciting things are afoot at the Wine Circus! From a new Crazy Creature roaming about to a calendar full of events, including an exciting travel announcement, 2018 is shaping up to be the full three-ring experience! Read on for a rundown of our year so far, and get a sneak […]
Arizona Wine–Say What?
It’s not everyday that we get to witness the emergence of a new wine region. All the usual suspects, France, Italy, California, seem to have been around forever, but in the high desert of Arizona we are watching history unfold. We talked to some of the folks on the cutting edge of the burgeoning Arizona […]