9 Wines Similar to Pinot Grigio: Light and Easy Drinking
If you love Pinot Grigio wine and are looking to expand your palate, you’ve got options. Lighter white wines similar to Pinot Grigio include Trebbiano, Soave, Muscadet, Vermentino, Chenin Blanc, and many more. These wines have soft aromatics, making them perfect for sipping on their own or with your next meal. Trebbiano: The Workhorse of […]
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. […]
Merlot Vegetarian Food Paring: 10 Great Options
Merlot is one of my all-time favorite wines, which is a good thing because I make Merlot every year and have a lot to drink! The best vegetarian dishes to pair with Merlot don’t have to be difficult. Food pairings that have earthy flavors and rich fat cheese or oil will compliment Merlot’s plump, plummy […]
11 Delicious Merlot Food Pairings
Merlot is one of my all-time favorite wines, which is a good thing because I make Merlot every year and have a lot to drink! The best dishes to pair with Merlot don’t have to be difficult. Food pairings that have earthy flavors and rich fat will compliment Merlot’s plush, plummy profile. Mushroom, roasted meat, […]
What Is Tinta Roriz Wine?
If you know only a little bit about wine, you’ve heard of Tinta Roriz (even if you’ve never actually heard of Tinta Roriz). Tinta Roriz is the name used for Tempranillo in northern Portugal. The grape is polyonymous and goes by different names in different regions. Tinta Roriz makes dry red wines and is also […]
13 Chenin Blanc Food Pairing Ideas You Can Make Tonight
Whether you’ve just discovered Chenin Blanc, or have been enjoying it for years, Chenin Blanc crafts beautiful food wines. Chenin Blanc’s naturally high acidity acts as a palate cleanser for flavorful dishes. This white wine expresses pure, crunchy tree and stone fruits that complement lighter dishes, like salads, seafood, cheese starters, and even Asian fusion. […]
Negroamaro: A Comprehensive Guide
I was in the local bottle shop the other day talking to a man hanging out in the Italian wine section. He was looking for a one-off Italian red wine, and I suggested a Negroamaro-based Salice Salentino DOC wine. Never heard of Negroamaro or Salice Salentino before? You’re not alone! The thick-skinned Italian black wine […]
What’s Vermentino? Everything You Wanted to Know About Vermentino Wine
Vermentino (pronounced vur-men-tee-no) I recently enjoyed a Vermentino as an afternoon aperitif ahead of a large family meal. Our little bottle of Vermentino hailed from Napa, of all places, which was unexpected. Vermentino, a thin-skinned Italian white grape, is grown in Sardinia, Liguria, Corsica, and Provence (known as Rolle). It shares a high-acid style with […]