Bright and juicy, warm and creamy – there’s a grape that makes wine that will transport you to the warm South African coast: Chenin Blanc. One of the most versatile grapes out there, it makes everything from delicate sparklers, to bold and sweet dessert wines all over the world. What is the Tasting Challenge? The
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Carménère is often overlooked by some wine enthusiasts due to its heavily vegetal nature. It’s brazen, it’s brassy, and it can be tough to pair with the right food. But a well crafted bottle of this Chilean classic can offer up complex aromas at a fraction of the price of its Bordeaux cousins. Let’s have
When you think of Italian wine, your mind immediately conjures up some of the biggest and boldest reds in the wine world: Chianti, Barolo, Super Tuscans. Italy has staked its well-earned reputation on some of these wines, but anyone who only sees the Reds and doesn’t consider a wine like Pinot Grigio, is only getting
We’ve talked about Pinot Noir in the past: anyone who loves wine is capable of talking about this grape until their faces turn blue. We know it makes amazing reds, whites, and takes part in some of the most popular sparklers of all time. But what about rosé? Is rosé wine, so often relegated to
Is it true that Syrah by any other name would taste as… uh… good? We’re going to put that to the test today with Syrah’s Australian nom de plume, Shiraz. That’s right: like Zinfandel (Primitivo), Grenache (Garnacha), and Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Shiraz is one of those grapes that has an alias depending on where
When it comes to French sparklers, Champagne gets all of the attention. But anyone who’s looking for sparkling wine that’s just as lovingly crafted can find it all over France in the form of Crémant. And while Crémant is often largely known for being a more affordable alternative to its expensive cousin, its many styles
Can you drink wine on a diet? Some of us can and some can’t. Let’s find out which wines work for a healthy diet and some other important facts about wine versus your health. [embedded content][embedded content]Wine might not have a nutrition label but that doesn’t mean it is calorie-free. Can You Drink Wine on
Is there any wine in the world more argued over than Chardonnay? It’s one of the only grapes that has a cleverly negative acronym assigned to it: ABC (“Anything But Chardonnay”). And yet, it’s responsible for some of the greatest wines in the world (Chablis, Champagne, etc.). Let’s taste one of its more popular iterations
Have you ever had a wine that tasted like eating the entire menu of an Italian restaurant all at once? That’s what you’ll get out of this week’s challenge. What is the Tasting Challenge? The challenge is a way to improve your wine palate each week with 34 wines from 12 countries — The Wine
2019 Graves red and white wines at their best are aromatic, soft, smoky, medium-bodied, forward and refined. They should all deliver pleasure early. In fact, most will be delicious on release. Plus, almost every wine in this report sells for $15 or less! These well-priced early drinkers offer a lot of value for the money.
Pairing wine and spaghetti is one of the best food experiences you could possibly hope for – rich spices, fresh vegetables, endless variety. It’s delicious eating Italian for the day, so dive in and explore the best wines for spaghetti. The Best Wine For Spaghetti Of course, you don’t need a holiday like National Spaghetti
2019 Bordeaux wine, the complete guide to all the best wines of the vintage… Getting started Tasting 2019 Bordeaux has been a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget. Where do I start with everything that happened to make 2019 Bordeaux such a unique and memorable vintage? Happy 10th Anniversary to The Wine
2019 Medoc Wine Report. – The Medoc appellation is located in the far north of the Left Bank. Due to its cooler climate and terroirs that don’t always allow for full ripeness, every vintage does not always work up there. But when it does, the wines can be very good and offer value. But 2019
2019 white Bordeaux wine can be very good, depending on the terroir and the vigneron. Bordeaux Blanc can be tricky. White wine grapes are not like the red wine grapes. With red wine grape varieties, you have time to pick, you can often wait and there is not usually a rush to pick White wine
2019 Bordeaux Superieur wines are well-worth paying attention to. The wines are loaded with ripe, sweet, dark plums, black cherries, licorice and chocolate. Round, lusciously textured, sweet and filled with fruit these are pleasure in a glass wines. And do not forget, they drink well early too, so you do not have to hold them
After tasting 700 wines from the 2019 vintage. I can assure you that there is an array of 2019 Bordeaux wines worth buying from all over the entire appellation. There are wines at all price levels. At the top of the 2019 Bordeaux range of wines, if you are seeking the best of the best,
It has been quite a year for all of us. Tasting close to two hundred 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape wines has certainly made the year much more bearable. Overall, I was surprised at how much I liked the vintage. Having been in Chateauneuf in June 2018, I saw the incredible toll the mildew was having
You’ve got to love the classic tale of the underdog who gets out from under their parents’ thumb and makes a name for themselves on their own terms. Maybe that’s why Malbec’s so popular. It’s a grape that went far from its roots and still made one heck of a splash. It’s a French wine
Different countries and cultures ring in the New Year with the same hopes for luck and prosperity, and each has delicious traditions that demand a perfect wine. Find your favorite New Year’s wine pairing tradition! Try pairing wine to these classic New Year’s cuisines. New Year’s Wine Pairings From Around The World Every culture around
Drinking deliciously aged fortified wine sounds great, but what happens if you haven’t had a bottle in the cellar since you were a teenager? Not to fear, because the makers of Tawny Port have done the aging for you. All that’s left to do is choose the style that fits your palate. How To Choose
Ever fall in love with a diva? Then you might know a thing or two about Pinot Noir. It’s fickle, it’s difficult to work with, and it’s been known to throw in the towel at the first sign of trouble. So why do so many winemakers put up with its crap? Because this diva can
When you look back on 2020, you may not be able to fight the urge to drink directly from the decanter. No one’s judging you. [embedded content][embedded content]What really happened in wine in 2020? Reality is stranger than fiction. There’s Never Enough Wine – Year of Wine In Review (2020) You can’t hurry through a
In this week’s tasting challenge we’re sipping on Bordeaux. Through one of the world’s most popular blends, you’ll discover how different grapes complement each other to make something exciting and unique. What is the Tasting Challenge? The challenge is a way to improve your wine palate each week with 34 wines from 12 countries —
This 12-bottle wine advent calendar of France doesn’t have a fancy box, but it’s not about the box–it’s about the wine inside! [embedded content][embedded content]The secret to French wines starts with the regions. Discover France with Wine Folly Madeline Puckette from Wine Folly and Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin from Wine Access worked together to
Time to expand your palate again, with the grape that put Germany on the map: Riesling. During the tasting challenge’s 4th week, you’ll learn about the careful partnership between sweetness and acidity that leads to a well-balanced wine. What is the Tasting Challenge? The challenge is a way to improve your wine palate each week