What Is Jura Wine?
Nestled in the northeastern corner of France, the Jura region brings a rich wine legacy to any dinner table. Explore the Jura’s best wines and experience a cultural festival that will leave you toasting for more!
What Is Carmenere Wine?
Originally from Bordeaux, the best Carmenere wines are from Chile. Check out this dry red wine’s quirky backstory and tips to find delicious Carmenere wines.
13 Quick Tips for the Frugal Wine Lover
13 frugal friendly, easy ways to save money on wine for any wine-loving lifestyle.
How to Pair Champagne and Chocolate
Chocolate and bubbly may seem like a brilliant combo, but more often than not your pairing will end up like an ill-fated blind date in your mouth, leaving you thinking: THAT didn’t work out! But if you’re looking to splurge on a little luxury, take a quick moment to learn about how to painlessly pair […]
Portuguese Princess Dangles Dowery: A Story of Madeira and Marital Monopolies
Catherine of Braganza was willing to trade one of Portugal’s greatest treasures for her husband’s hand in marriage. What was it?
8 White More Wines Like Sauvignon Blanc
If you’re in love with Sauvignon Blanc, you’re not alone. This little grape wraps itself in fresh fruit and popping acidity that makes for a versatile wine, great for sipping solo or food pairing. Love white wines like Sauvignon Blanc? Try Soave, Picpoul, Chablis, Silvaner, Assyrtiko, Albarino, Vinho Verde, and Verdejo. These white wines all […]
What Is So Special about Gamay and Beaujolais Nouveau?
The 3rd Thursday in November marks a time of drunken revelry in honor of the season’s first wines released to market – Beaujolais Nouveau! Check out this quirky backstory of the Gamay grape.
What Is Phylloxera And Why Is It Important?
At some point in everyone’s wine journey, they run into cryptic references of phylloxera. What is it and why is it such a big deal? Phylloxera is an aphid-like insect (a louse) that feeds on grapevine roots, killing the grapevine. The insect traveled from Eastern North America to Europe, devastating vineyards in the late 1800s. […]
When Grapevines Get Sick: Vineyard Fungal Diseases
Even grapevines get sick, and fungal diseases are a common issue. Check out these vineyard maladies.
The Curious History of Tannat Wine: Tannat Wine Guide
Tannat makes tongue-coating wines that leave you puckering. Tannat has thick, deeply pigmented skins lending themselves to heavy tannin extraction during fermentation. Today, the largest producer of Tannat isn’t France, but rather Uruguay.