Wine 101

As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on the events that have shaped the wine industry over the past year. From climate change challenges to technological advancements, the wine industry has experienced significant d...

Let's dive into one of our favorite wine grapes, and thus, wines! We love the contrapuntal characteristics of Nebbiolo -- at once elegant and fierce, fruity and earthy, giant and restrained. Keep reading to learn what wines mad...

When it comes to growing wine grapes, the method of training the vines plays a crucial role in determining the quality and yield of the grapes. Different regions around the world have developed their own unique training methods...

This week we are going to teach you the difference between mass-produced, supermarket wine and small-scale, artisanal wine. We are going to teach you the science behind making wine that lasts decades without using any added che...

Valpolicella, located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, just to the east of beautiful Lake Garda, is renowned for its exceptional wines many of which can be a great value in America. With a rich winemaking history tha...

We've created a list of gifts that any wine enthusiast would be thrilled to receive this holiday season. These are arranged in no particular order. Without further ado:

Cabernet Sauvignon is a renowned grape variety that has captivated wine enthusiasts around the world. It originated in the 17th century in the Bordeaux region of France, where it was created as a result of a natural crossing be...

Pinot Noir is a beloved red wine grape known for its delicate flavors and ability to reflect the terroir of its origin. But did you know that there are actually 10 major clones of Pinot Noir? Each clone has its unique character...

Beaujolais Nouveau is a unique and highly anticipated wine that is released on the third Thursday of November each year. This young and vibrant red wine is made from Gamay grapes and is known for its fruity flavors and light bo...

Known for its exceptional, value-driven wines, this region borders Beaujolais to the south and produces some of the finest white wines in the world. In this blog, we will delve into the different AOCs in the Mâconnaise and high...

12 things that go into the cost of a bottle of wine!

Wine-Based Cocktails: A Journey Through History and Flavors Dive into the world of wine-based cocktails with us! From the classic Mimosa to the trendy Negroni Sbagliato, we're exploring the origins and recipes of some of the...

If you haven’t tried a wine from the Loire Valley, head to your closest store and pick one up. And if you haven’t added the Loire Valley to your travel destination bucket list, add it!

This week we want to highlight some pretty sweet women in the wine world. The history of women in the wine industry reads similar to that of most industries in the US and around the world. Women did not begin influencing wine-m...

We bet you've never even heard of these grapes!

We've heard of Savoie a few times before when reading about France's other wine regions, but the chapters on Savoie are always really short, and at the conclusion of the text, kind of as an afterthought.

Winemaking is art and science blended together. For a winemaker, good wine stems from good grapes — it all starts in the vineyard. Good grapes. Good soil. Good weather. Good ripening. Good harvest date. Equals good wine. Let's ...