Q. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between which grapes? A. Cabernet Sauvignon is a hybrid: it’s a cross between red Cabernet Franc and white Sauvignon Blanc. It’s hard to pinpoint the OG grape of grapes, but ampelographers, or…
…Can you hear that? No, not the jingle bells—the popping corks! It’s the sound of the holiday season officially beginning, and we are ready with great wine recommendations from gift guides to winter whites. Get on top of…
With the holidays rapidly approaching, many are making their lists and checking them twice—their wine and grocery lists, that is. Most have determined their holiday menus but are left wondering what wines to pair with the meal. What…
Moving into my first apartment in college, my mom—queen of sentimental gestures—surprised me with a large gift bag of individually wrapped packages and made me promise to wait for the right time to open the bag. When the…
Q. When would you smell the scent of bread after opening a bottle of wine? A. If you’ve ever caught the whiff of a fresh loaf of bread, a croissant, or toast after opening a bottle of sparkling…
