Is Spumante a Champagne?
Ah! The world of wine seems to swirl with more jargon than wine in your glass! The vocabulary specific to sparkling wine is no exception and can be particularly tricky. Spumante isn’t Champagne. Spumante is an Italian wine word for sparkling wines made in Italy that are greater than 3 atmospheres of pressure (ATM). Examples […]
Is Prosecco Just Cheap Champagne? Nope
If you’ve gone shopping for a bottle of bubbly, you already know that the price difference between bottles can make your eyes pop! The two famous sparkling wines, Prosecco and Champagne, differ in more ways than just price. Champagne’s marginal growing climate and strict regulations for limited yields, hand harvesting, and involved winemaking processes all […]
What Wines Are Made in Languedoc France?
Southern France offers a dizzying number of wines to sort through, so it’s logical to ask: What wines are made in Languedoc? A warm climate and generous soils make it a go-to destination for tourists and wine producers alike. Here are the basics of what you need to know about Languedoc wines. The Languedoc region […]
What Is Jura Wine?
Nestled in the northeastern corner of France, the Jura region brings a rich wine legacy to any dinner table. Explore the Jura’s best wines and experience a cultural festival that will leave you toasting for more!
Bookshelf: Red, White, and Drunk All Over
Natalie MacLean is every wine lover’s private behind-the-scenes guide to the world of wine. Sip through the pages of this easy-reading book and learn along with me.
5 Fun Chardonnay Facts
Chardonnay holds a prized place in Burgundy. But what other secrets does it hold? Here are five fun Chardonnay facts for your next trivia night.