Affordable Wines for Beginners

Affordable Wines for Beginners Wine Color Descriptors Pinot Grigio White Light, Crisp, Citrusy, Refreshing Chardonnay White Buttery, Oaky, Tropical, Full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc White Zesty, Herbaceous, Citrus, Grassy Pinot Noir Red Silky, Red Berry, Earthy, Light-bodied Malbec Red Rich, Dark Fruit, Spicy, Velvety Cabernet Sauvignon Red Firm, Black Currant, Cedar, Structured Shiraz Red Bold, Blackberry, Peppery, […]

12 Must-Try Wines Similar to Merlot

If you’re a fan of the velvety allure of Merlot, but want to try something new, then you have options. Red wines like Merlot but not Merlot include: Malbec, Grenache, Gamay, Cinsault, Barbera, Dolcetto, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Carignan, Counoise, Bonarda, and Dornfelder. Merlot’s soft, medium body and velvet texture profile make it an approachable red wine […]

8 Types of Red Spanish Wine to Try Tonight

If you’ve recently discovered Spanish wine, or are just starting to decant this historic wine producing country, then you’re in for a treat!  Famous types of Spanish red wine include Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, which are regions and wines. Mencía, Bobal, Monastrell, Mazuelo, and Listán Negro are delicious Spanish red wine grapes. Red Spanish […]

Why Blend Wines? 7 Practical Reasons

You’re used to seeing wine labels that list wines by grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Chardonnay. You’ve also seen the more generic ‘blend’ on a label, with nary a mention of the grapes inside. But why do winemakers blend wine in the first place? Blending is one of the few practical tools a winemaker has […]