Bonarda: A Comprensive Guide

Pronunciation: boh-NAR-dah Bonarda is a red wine grape originally from France (aka Douce Noir or Charbono). Today it’s widely planted in Argentina and makes a medium bodied dry red wine with cherry, plum, spice, and graphite. Here’s what you need to know about Bonarda wine. What Kind of Wine Is Bonarda? Bonarda is a medium-bodied […]

12 Must-Try Wines Similar to Merlot

If you’re a fan of the velvety allure of Merlot, but want to try something new, then you have options. Red wines like Merlot but not Merlot include: Malbec, Grenache, Gamay, Cinsault, Barbera, Dolcetto, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Carignan, Counoise, Bonarda, and Dornfelder. Merlot’s soft, medium body and velvet texture profile make it an approachable red wine […]