Getting together with friends usually means spending time around the table, and that’s fantastic — food and drinks are great conversation starters and an easy way of turning a reunion into a party. Wine is more than fermented grape juice; it can make special moments memorable! At Tessora’s Barra di Vino, your favorite Downtown Campbell…
The fermented grape juice is known as wine. One species of the Vitis genus, V. vinifera (often referred to as the European grape), is nearly solely used. Wines made from the native American grape V. labrusca and other grape species are also termed wines. The name of the fruit is included when other fruits are…
Wine is probably one of the world’s alcoholic drinks. Some data suggests that wine was discovered as far as 6,000 BC. Georgia is thought to be where wine originated. It has come to be known as the ‘cradle of wine’. A number of archaeologists have traced the world’s first known wine creation back to the…
You've been missing out if you've never visited the downtown Campbell farmers market. I recently visited and had a fantastic experience. They have a great choice of fresh, seasonal, local, and inexpensive vegetables. The sauerkraut and kimchee vendor, the hummus guy, and a baked goods stand with fantastic, hilarious signage are all favorites. I've had…
If you have never taken the time to enjoy a day at Tessora’s Barra di Vino in Campbell, you have been greatly missing out! My friends and I recently ventured to Tessora’s Wine Bar and spent the afternoon enjoying each other’s company on their outdoor patio soaking in the warm sun and drinking up their…
In vino veritas — In wine lies the truth, and we are here to believe it! Have you ever been in the situation that you pop open a bottle of wine, and it turns out to be stale with a hint of vinegary smell? Well, while your first reaction would be to pour it out,…
