Muscadet Wine: Quick Guide
As you continue your journey into wine, at some point you’re going to come across a bottle of Muscadet wine. Muscadet wine originates from the westernmost Loire Valley. It’s a French white wine made with the neutral Melon de Bourgogne grape. Aging it sur lie adds texture. Look for quality Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine with lemon, […]
Rosé Wine Price
Rosé Wine Price Chart Price Range Category Under $5 USD Cheap, entry-level $9 – $15 USD Decent, mid-priced $15 – $25 USD More nuanced, greater fruit concentration Fun Fact: Of the 700 rosé wines on wine.com, 350 bottles were $20 USD or less, and 450 bottles were $25 or less. You should never have to […]
Chablis Wine
Wine naming conventions can be confusing, especially when the wine goes by a growing region and not a grape. Chablis (shah-blee) wines are made from 100% Chardonnay grapes in north-central France. Chablis is a dry white wine with high acid, green apple and citrus notes. Chablis is typically unoaked with a mineral quality making it […]
What’s the Bitter Taste After Wine?
It’s an unpleasant surprise to sniff a rich bouquet of fruits in your glass of wine and take a confident sip that delivers an intensive burst of flavor, only to have a nasty bitterness settle in your mouth. What’s going on? Why’s your wine bitter? If you taste bitterness after you swallow a sip of […]
What’s Vermentino? Everything You Wanted to Know About Vermentino Wine
Vermentino (pronounced vur-men-tee-no) I recently enjoyed a Vermentino as an afternoon aperitif ahead of a large family meal. Our little bottle of Vermentino hailed from Napa, of all places, which was unexpected. Vermentino, a thin-skinned Italian white grape, is grown in Sardinia, Liguria, Corsica, and Provence (known as Rolle). It shares a high-acid style with […]
Buttery Red Wines: What It Means, How It Tastes, Finding Buttery Red Wines
Red wines can be tricky for the average wine drinker because they include not just the qualities of the grape, but also present the unique touch of the winemaker. And if you’ve ever smelled or tasted a buttery red wine, then you’ve definitely detected the hand of your winemaker! Buttery red wines can refer to […]
How to Host a Wine Tasting for Beginners
I actually got started in wine by hosting wine tastings at my home with a bunch of friends. None of us knew anything about wine, but we learned! And if I were to do it again, this is what I would do. Hosting a wine tasting for beginners isn’t difficult. If your group knows absolutely […]
Is Prosecco Just Cheap Champagne? Nope
If you’ve gone shopping for a bottle of bubbly, you already know that the price difference between bottles can make your eyes pop! The two famous sparkling wines, Prosecco and Champagne, differ in more ways than just price. Champagne’s marginal growing climate and strict regulations for limited yields, hand harvesting, and involved winemaking processes all […]
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!
Top 5 Everyday Go-to Chardonnay Pairings
Looking for Easy Ideas for Chardonnay Pairing? Confession: I drink a lot of Chardonnay. In my defense, I make Chardonnay, so I have quite a bit of this vino hanging around the house. Chardonnay pairs well with rich, creamy foods and dishes that have a savory quality. This full-bodied white wine compliments nutty and earthy […]