Tannat vs Pinot Noir

Comparing Tannat vs Pinot Noir is an intriguing side-by-side comparison. Tannat has more color, tannin, and body than Pinot Noir. Tannat is black-fruited; Pinot Noir has red fruit, higher acid, and a lighter body. TL;DR: If you like the bright, friendly nature of Pinot Noir, you probably won’t care for Tannat. Tannat Basics: A Powerful […]

What Meat Dishes Go With Merlot?

Merlot’s a classic red wine grape from Bordeaux, so you know that Merlot will pair well with your favorite meat dishes. Meat dishes that pair with Merlot wine include savory beef dishes, like beef stew and meatloaf, and lighter dishes, like roasted chicken or chicken tacos. Heavier Merlot wines Merlot (e.g. Paso Robles) work well […]

Trellis: Just Another Wine Blog…

Seven Things About the Trellis Wine Blog I don’t think the word ‘manifesto’  lends itself particularly well to a wine blog… far too serious and reminiscent of mid-20th century dictators and polished black boots. But in the spirit of capturing intent, I suppose that’s what this first post is. There are plenty of wine blogs, […]