11 Popular Wine Regions and Their Signature Wines

Whether you’re a budding wine enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, anyone can explore top wine regions, famous wine appellations, and iconic wines.  From Bordeaux to Napa Valley, uncover the top destinations, wine styles, and notable appellations in this quick guide to popular wine regions. Indulge in the flavors and embrace the allure of […]

Chenin Blanc vs Riesling: Which Is Better?

Both Chenin Blanc and Riesling make delicious white wines, but they’re definitely distinctive Riesling is more aromatic than Chenin Blanc, with peach, citrus, and maybe even petrol. Chenin Blanc has pear, tropical fruit, flowers, honey, and a waxy note. Both Riesling and Chenin Blanc make dry, off-dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. Riesling has the ability […]

Best Red Wine for Casual Drinking

Confession. I drink wine. A lot of wine. Most of the wine I drink I’d consider ‘casual’… and also red. The best red wine for casual drinking is one that doesn’t need to be aged or decanted. These red wines need to be easy to find, affordable, and easy to pair. The best red wines […]

What Does Vintage Mean on Wine?

If you hang around wine people long enough, you’re bound to hear a wide range of strange new vocabulary bandied about: sur lee, grippy tannins, and legs. One noteworthy word is vintage, which technically refers to a number. While numerically expressed as a year, the vintage actually refers to the growing conditions over an entire […]

Riesling: A Comprehensive Guide

Pronunciation: REE-sling If you’ve tried one Riesling, I guarantee you haven’t tried them all! Riesling makes high acid, aromatic white wines with notes of citrus, stone, and petrol. Riesling makes dry to sweet dessert wines and sparkling sekt. Riesling pairs well with fusion cuisine that marries spice and flavor. Here’s what you need to know […]