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. […]
How Is Rose Made?
Who doesn’t love an uncomplicated glass of chilled rose wine on a lazy afternoon? There are four ways to make rosé wine: maceration, direct press, saigneé, and blending. Winemakers choose one method over the other based on the pink wine style they want to make, and in some regions, tradition. Here’s what you need to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unlocking Taste: A Quick Guide to Wine Structure
Every wine can be broken down into components – acid, alcohol, tannins, sugar – here’s a quick guide to get you tasting like a pro.