Carignan Wine Guide: Sometimes It’s Even Good

Pronunciation: care-ree-NYEHN Carignan is a red wine grape with its roots tracing back to Spain. It serves both as a blending grape in various wine regions and as a single varietal, showcasing its (very) unique character. This grape variety produces a robust, medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of blackberry, cherry, and a touch of […]

Sangiovese vs Zinfandel: What’s the Difference

When it comes to red wines, two popular contenders that stand out are Sangiovese and Zinfandel. Italy’s Sangiovese exhibits a medium body, pronounced acidity, high tannins, and a combination of crunchy cherry and herbal notes. Zinfandel has a fuller body with softer tannins, offering red berries and warm spice. You’ll find both wines for $15-$50 […]

7 Orange Wine Styles (You Need To Know)

If you’ve just discovered orange wines, then it’s good to know that just like other wines, they come in a range of styles. Orange wines come in seven different styles: 1) light and floral, 2) intensely aromatic, 3) medium-bodied with soft texture, 4) full-bodied and tannic, 5) elegant, complex, and delicate, 6) pink and bright, […]

What’s Orange Wine

Do you have a bottle of orange wine in front of you? If so, I hope you’ll savor every sip, because these are special bottles.  Orange wines are made from white grapes that ferment on the skins. This turns the wine an amber (orange) color. It also gives the wine more body and tannin than […]