Pinot Grigio vs Vermentino: Contrasting Two Delightful Whites
When it comes to white wines, comparing Vermentino vs Pinot Grigio makes sense. Pinot Grigio exhibits a lighter body, along with subtle notes of stone fruit and citrus.Vermentino offers more body, intensified flavor, and vibrant acidity. While Pinot Grigio is widely available at entry-level prices, both wines can be enjoyed within the $15-$20 USD range. […]
Albariño vs Pinot Grigio: Contrasting White Wines
Albariño and Pinot Grigio may seem similar, but they have contrasting styles. Pinot Grigio has a lighter, more delicate style than Albariño. Albariño has more body, flavor and aroma intensity than Pinot Grigio. Entry-level Pinot Grigio is more widely available, but you’ll find both wines delicious at $15-$20 USD. These wines offer unique flavor profiles, […]
Alcohol’s Influence on Wine Aging Potential
You’re right to think that alcohol has something to do with a wine’s aging potential. Wines with higher alcohol levels (+14%) can usually age longer than lower-alcohol wines (under 14%). Alcohol acts as a natural preservative and antioxidant in wine. Examples include Amarone, Port, Madeira, and Shiraz. Some lower-alcohol wines can also age, though, like […]
Merlot Wine Regions: Why It’s So Darn Delicious
Merlot Styles in Different Regions Region Merlot Style Bordeaux Structured, elegant, with plum and cedar notes. California Ripe, fruit-forward, often with hints of chocolate and vanilla. Washington Rich and full-bodied, showcasing dark fruit and firm tannins. Tuscany Smooth, medium to full-bodied, with cherry and herbal tones. Australia Bold, with ripe fruit flavors and a touch […]
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 […]
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, […]
Bookshelf: Amber Revolution
Buy on Amazon Book Review: Amber Revolution Author: Simon J. Woolf If you’re a serious wine lover, wine history buff, natural wine enthusiast, or in the industry, then you need to get a copy of Amber Revolution. Amber Revolution charts the contemporary rise of amber (a.k.a., orange) wines. But the book does more than this, […]
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 […]
Sparkling Rose Wine
Sparkling rosé is many things, but above all, it’s just plain fun. Sparkling rose is a category of pink wine. Prosecco, Champagne, and Moscato can all be made in a sparkling rose style. Sparkling rose wines can be sweet or dry. Rose sparkling wines make excellent mimosas and great pairing partners for light summer foods. […]
Light Red Wines
If the thought of a teeth-staining, tannic Cabernet leaves you wanting to order iced tea instead of wine, then you’ll want to check out these lighter styles of vino. Light red wines have lower tannins, a lighter body, and usually less alcohol than fuller-bodied reds. Light styles of red wine include Pinot Noir, Gamay, Schiava, […]