Why is Orange Wine Orange? Orange wine isn’t made from oranges – It’s a type of white wine fermented…
How Are Wine Grapes And Table Grapes Different? Wine grapes are smaller than table grapes – They have thicker…
Safer Than Water Wine was once safer than water – In ancient times, wine’s alcohol content killed bacteria in…
As we head into the New Year, many of us, myself included, are focused on living a healthier lifestyle—but…
What Do Oak Barrels Do To Wine? Aging wine in oak barrels can add flavors like vanilla, spice, and…
Food Stories
Why is Orange Wine Orange? Orange wine isn’t made from oranges –…
Wine and Food
If you are looking for an easy and elegant appetizer, you will…
Wine Basics
If you like white wine, there is a Chardonnay made for you.…
As we head into the New Year, many of us, myself included,…
What is Noble Rot? Rot is the bane of a winemaker’s existence, but there is one very special one—Botrytis…
What is a Good Staple Wine to Pair With Food? Sangiovese wine from Chianti Classico in Tuscany is an…
Can Grapes Grow in Volcanic Soil? Volcanic soil is considered to be some of the best for growing grapes.…
Why Does My Wine Smell Like Bread? Have you ever noticed the heady scent of fresh-baked bread in your…
International Cabernet Franc Day is December 4th and to celebrate we’re sharing just why this delicious grape is so…
Early Bird Gets the Bubbles Sparkling wines are made from lesser-ripe grapes than those used for still wines. They…
What’s Your Name Again? Prosecco is made from the Glera grape. But did you know that in the past,…
It’s Okay to Be Salty Salt is wine-friendly. Salty food will make your wine seem fruitier, less astringent, and…
Cheers to a Spectacular Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of the top holidays for wine sales in the United States,…
Add Some Sparkle to Your Thanksgiving Celebration Many people don’t realize that sparkling wines like Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava…
Light and Versatile Wines for Your Thanksgiving Feast Wines that pair well with turkey and Thanksgiving dishes tend to…
That’s the Spirit Port wine is made by adding a grape spirit to the fermenting juice, which stops fermentation…
Tannin Salon Bitterness is felt as similar to a drying effect at the back of the tongue, indicating concentrated…
Gladiator II has fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the return of the Roman empire to…
How Low Can You Go? Central Otago, located in the South Island of New Zealand, is the most southern…
