Aglianico, often called the "Barolo of the South", is an Italian grape that is grown mainly in Basilicata and Campania. But there is a small...
When a bottle of pale pink wine is placed on the table, it makes everyone happy. Rosé is inclusive. White wine lovers drink rosé; red...
Do you need a reason to open a bottle of wine named RZN Wines? I have some reasons why! A boutique producer, minimal intervention winemaking,...
It was once the single most common wine variety planted in France but today Carignan flies under the radar. It’s time to bring Carignan into...
There are so many wine regions to discover and the newest one for me is in the country of Liechtenstein. I was barely familiar with...
Just because summer is over does not mean drinking Rosé is over. I think Rosé can, and should, be drunk year round. So for dinner...
Dichotomy is from the Greek word "dichotomia", which means “dividing in two.” So, to be dichotomous is to have more than one side. And, winemakers...
Do Wine Glass Matter? Yes, they do. The size and shape of the wine glass will affect your perception of the wine, which will, in...
"No one ever asks, what is old? They ask, what is new?" This is something Ed St. John of Pedroncelli Winery often says. He is...
Cerasuolo means "cherry red" in Italian. And when you look at a glass of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo you understand why it is aptly named. But is...
When you smell the beautiful aromatics of a Malvasia wine, you might think the wine will be sweet. But don't let the bouquet of honeysuckle,...
There are so many things we plan in life. But sometimes things happen by chance. And that chance is meant to be. That is what...
Ahhh, aromatic Viognier. How many of you have poured this in the glass? Once you discover some interesting facts about Viognier, you just might pour...
When you see a wine with the dominant blend of Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, and Nero d'Avola, you might assume it will be a big, opaque,...
Fall is officially here. And with the arrival of October, some people may call the month "Sober October" as they anticipate "Dry January". While I...
One of the items that got me through Covid was my Coravin Preservation Wine System. And I have been using it ever since. When I...
In the world of wine, Riesling is a noble grape variety and is beloved by many. However, some people may be quick to discount Riesling...
Grenache is a versatile grape; if anyone knows that, it is The Grenachista Casey Graybehl. After all, he started a label focusing exclusively on the...
Vinhos Verdes Restaurant Week 2024 (September 16-24, 2024) is bringing a taste of Portugal’s vibrant wine region to some of the top culinary destinations in...
Sangiovese, that signature red grape from Italy, is the favorite of many. But more than loving a wine of Sangiovese, how much do we really...