Pinot Blanc: A Comprensive Guide

Pinot Blanc, a versatile white wine varietal that finds its home around the world, is a medium-bodied wine with flavors of green apple, citrus, and stone fruits, making it a perfect pairing for roasted white meats, grilled vegetables, and creamy mushroom risotto.

How to Read a Wine Label: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re new to the scene or just curious about wine, understanding how to read a wine label can unlock a wealth of information about the bottle in your hands.  In this guide, I’ll walk you through the various elements you’ll find on a wine label so that you can use this information to buy […]

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, […]

Zibibbo Wine Guide: Quick Sip

Pronounce: Zee-beeb-oh If you’ve never heard of Zibibbo wine, you’re missing out!  Zibibbo is a white wine grape grown across the Mediterranean, where it goes by its more common name: Muscat of Alexandria. Today, Zibibbo wine is made on the islands of Sicily and Pantelleria into refreshing dry whites and luscious dessert wines. Zibibbo wines […]

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 […]

Are You Drinking Bitter Wine? Or Astringent Wine?

Some would-be wine drinkers get turned off by wine’s perceived bitterness, but vino comes in a range of styles. Bitterness in wine is from alcohol. High alcohol wines (13%+) can taste bitter Lower alcohol wines (Moscato, Lambrusco) are less bitter. Astringency, a tactile sensation, dries your mouth. High-tannin red wines feel more astringent. Light white […]