Category: Wine

Wines for Curious People

There’s been a quiet movement of sorts happening in Chile, and wine lovers are beginning to take notice….read more
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A Bull of a Wine: Numanthia Termes

This is not the finessed, silky, red-fruited Tempranillo that made Rioja famous—this is downright bullish, both in name and character….read more
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The Rise of Glou-Glou

Come together over glou-glou….read more
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A Love Letter To–and From–California

What happened, who’s hurting, and what you can do (it’s tastier than you think!)…read more
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No White After Labor Day? We Beg To Differ.

“It’s my party and I’ll drink white if I want to.” –Lesley Gore’s original lyrics…read more
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Y. Rousseau: Napa’s Little Gascony

Gascony comes to California!…read more
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The Oldest New World Country: Two Winemakers Who Are Changing the State of South African Wine

For being a country that has been producing wine for over three and a half centuries, it’s taken South Africa a while to shake off…read more

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The “No Fear” Italian Wine Guide: Barolo

What to Expect Italy, apparently, loves “B” names: Barbera, Brunello, Barbaresco… and Barolo, one of the most famous and beloved wines in all of Italy….read more

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The “No Fear” Italian Wine Guide: Prosecco

WHAT TO EXPECT Prosecco is, without question, the world’s favorite sparkling wine. Outselling Champagne and Cava combined in recent years, Prosecco has become the standard…read more

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The “No Fear” Italian Wine Guide: Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is just like your favorite old sweatshirt: it’s not flashy or trendy, but it’s been with you through thick and thin. It’s familiar,…read more
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The “No Fear” Italian Wine Guide: Chianti

Chianti. Pinot Grigio. Barolo. Prosecco. We see these words pop up on every Italian restaurant’s wine list. They’re recognizable and familiar, and they’re meant to…read more

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The Many Faces of Venetian Wine

Amarone: just the name induces a widening of the eyes, involuntary salivation, and a nostalgic smile. If you’ve had it, you know what kind of…read more

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