Sauvignon Blanc: A Comprehensive Guide
Pronunciation: soh-veen-yawn BLAHNK Sauvignon Blanc is a high-acid white wine that has herbal, citrus, and tropical fruit notes. Today it’s made around the world and famous growing regions include Loire Valley, France, and New Zealand. Pair with seafood, salads, or solo sipper. Here’s what you need to know about Sauvignon Blanc. What Kind of Wine […]
What Is Semillon?
Pronounced: semi-OWN or semi-LAWN Semillon, a versatile white wine grape, makes single varietals, blends, and prized dessert wines. Growing region influences its flavor and profile, from papaya and peach to lime and grapefruit. Find Semillon wines in Bordeaux, Hunter Valley, Australia, Argentina, and Chile. Simple. Sexy. Scintillating. Here’s what you need to know about Semillon […]
What Is White Wine Made Of?
If you’re just starting out with wine, then this post is for you! White wines can be made from many different types of wine grapes, called varieties. White wine is made of grapes. Most often, these grapes are green or yellow in color, but some white wines can be made from red grapes. Champagne, the […]
What Is a Good Sweet Wine for Beginners?
New wine drinkers figure out pretty quickly that the liquid in their wine glass doesn’t taste anything like grape juice. Good sweet wines for beginners include: Moscato d’Asti, White Zinfandel, Cabernet d’Anjou, off-dry Riesling, Vin Doux Naturel, Demi-Sec and Doux Champagne, Port, and Sauternes. Wines come in a range of sweetness levels, so you have […]
30 Second Tasting Tip: How to Taste White Wine Flavors?
You can divide white wine fruit flavors into 4 broad categories: citrus fruits, stone fruits, green fruits, and tropical fruits. Here’s your 30-second tasting tip to get you started!
What Makes a Wine a Bordeaux?
When someone says ‘Bordeaux’, what exactly do they mean? Bordeaux (Bore-doh) can be a place, a wine, or even a wine style. Bordeaux wines, mostly red blends, originate from France’s Bordeaux region on the Atlantic coast. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carménère, and Malbec in varying proportions, these wines […]
Entre-Deux-Mers Wine: Quick Guide
The Entre-deux-Mers AOC is the second largest appellation in Bordeaux in terms of hectares. The wines can only be white if made under the official appellation designation (AOC). Despite this, most grapes grown in the region are red and destined for red wine. The region makes entry-level Bordeux wines good for budget-conscious wine lovers and those getting started with wine.
What Is Barossa Wine?
Australia’s Barossa zone is known for rich, powerful Shiraz wines that account for 50% of the region’s plantings, as well as elegant Rieslings grown higher up in the Eden Valley. Check out Barossa’s classic offerings.
When Grapevines Get Sick: Vineyard Fungal Diseases
Even grapevines get sick, and fungal diseases are a common issue. Check out these vineyard maladies.
What’s Tartaric Acid in Wine: What You Need to Know
Do you enjoy zippy whites that bite back just a bit? That’s the acid doing its thing. Tartaric acid occurs naturally in grapes and is the main type of acid that you’ll taste in your wine. Winemakers may add tartaric acid to their wines to help with freshness and stability. Tartaric acid is a safe […]