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Varietal Series: Cabernet Sauvignon - Harvest Wine Shop
Varietal Series: Cabernet Sauvignon

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...

Exploring the 10 Major Clones of Pinot Noir
Exploring the 10 Major Clones of Pinot Noir

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 - Harvest Wine Shop
Beaujolais Nouveau

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...

Beaujolais - Harvest Wine Shop
Beaujolais Wine Guide: From Nouveau to Cru

This blog covers the different types of Beaujolais, the Crus of Beaujolais, the best wines and vintages to try, and it covers natural winemaking, and the super fun and contentious Beaujolais Nouveau! Feel free to skip around an...

10 Reasons Why Gen Z and Millenials Aren't 'Vibing' with Wine - Harvest Wine Shop
What's Up With Gen Z and Wine?

Did you know that only 17% of Gen Z identifies wine as their go-to beverage? The wine industry faces a critical challenge: staying relevant to a younger generation that prioritizes authenticity, sustainability, and unique exper...

Savoie: The wine region you've never heard of - Harvest Wine Shop
Savoie: The wine region you've never heard of

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.

How to make wine....basically - Harvest Wine Shop
How to make wine....basically

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 ...

Rosé All Day...ALL DAY! - Harvest Wine Shop
What kind of wine is rosé?

Rosé is made in every wine-producing country, and it is quickly gaining in popularity amongst the younger crowd due to its perfectly Instagrammable and Tik Tok-able color. Long seen as inferior to red and white wine because it ...

Napa Valley - Harvest Wine Shop
Napa Valley

by Andrew Lowry *Wine labels are tricky! If you're interested in knowing a little more about the wine you are drinking from Napa, scroll all the way to the bottom for labeling laws set forth by the TTB. If not, let's get into w...

Last minute Father's Day gift guide - Harvest Wine Shop
Last minute Father's Day gift guide

by Andrew Lowry Wine lovers, This week, in honor of Father’s Day, we’ve decided to send one impromptu email so we can rest easy that your Father will be taken care of. Enjoy! #1: 2015 Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea by Muga Th...