To Filter or Not to Filter One of the many decisions a winemaker must make is whether or not to filter the wine, and if so, what filtration method to use. Regardless of the way it’s done, the…

The Many Moods of Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc is grown around the world. Depending on the wine region, it can show up very differently in the glass. On a scale of intensity, Sancerre is delicate and restrained, Californian…

Not a Dry Wine in the House “Dry farming” is the practice of relying solely on natural precipitation to water crops. Historically, vineyards all over the world have relied on this. 

Odd Wine Out In the world’s major sparkling wines, Chardonnay is the most commonly used grape: Champagne, California bubbly, French Crémant, Franciacorta, and even some Cava uses it. Basically, only Prosecco never uses Chardonnay. 

Catch of the Day Pinot Noir is considered a catch-all food pairing wine. It is light enough for salmon, but complex enough to hold up to richer meals.