Chewy Red Wines: What It Means and Wines to Try

Chewy red wines are known for their rich and full-bodied nature. They offer a unique tasting experience due to their specific characteristics. What Makes Chewy Red Wine Unique? Tannin Discover the Richness and Body When you hear someone describe a wine as “chewy”, they are almost always talking about a red wine and almost always […]

11 Strong Red Wines to Try Tonight!

So, you’re looking for a red wine with a little brawn to it? Something that will bite back with your BBQ brisket? Climate and grape variety both play a role in crafting strong red wines. Widely available good strong red wines with high alcohol include Zinfandel, warm climate Cabernet Sauvignon, and new world Syrah (Shiraz). […]

30 Second Tasting Tip: How to Taste Wine Tannins

What does wine tannin taste like? Check out this simple trick to unlock the taste of tannins in wine.

What Is Baga Wine?

Baga is a Vitis vinifera grape variety with small, thick-skinned purple berries. The word baga means ‘berry’, and the variety grows widely in the coastal Bairrada region of central Portugal. Today, innovation and experimentation in winemaking mean that Baga wines can be vinified into refreshing rosés, light and fruity reds, or even bold, tannic blockbusters.

Are You Drinking Bitter Wine? Or Astringent Wine?

Some would-be wine drinkers get turned off by wine’s perceived bitterness, but vino comes in a range of styles. Bitterness in wine is from alcohol. High alcohol wines (13%+) can taste bitter Lower alcohol wines (Moscato, Lambrusco) are less bitter. Astringency, a tactile sensation, dries your mouth. High-tannin red wines feel more astringent. Light white […]