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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The Pink Wine Primer
We’ve put together a helpful Pink Wine Primer for this fresh new season of rosé!…read more
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Tuscany’s Last Frontier
The tiny region of Montecucco is being heralded as Tuscany’s last unexplored wine region….read more
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A Travelogue from South Africa
South Africa’s future is very bright in the wine world. This is a very exciting time in the wine business and we are fortunate to…read more
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Deconstructing Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
Grapefruit rind. Gunflint. Cat’s pee on a gooseberry bush. Sign me up? These are the oft-used descriptors for one of the world’s most popular grapes:…read more
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Satisfy Your Inner Wine Geek: Wine Trivia
Think you know a thing or two about wine? Have a go at the France44 Wine Trivia quiz! Answers are at the bottom—no peeking! …read more
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Bottled Stars: The Top 5 Bubblies For The Holidays
How can you be sad when you’re drinking bubbles?…read more
