Somme Things I Think About: Which Sherry is right for you?
Sherry is making a huge comeback in the wine world, both as a base in cocktails and as an amazing pairing for savory foods. Although typically considered a wine best enjoyed with desserts and dogged as...
View ArticleQ&A: What is Carbonic Maceration
Q: What is Carbonic Maceration? A: Well, it’s a chemical process, so stay with me. Carbonic Maceration is the process of fermenting grapes in an anaerobic environment rather than an aerobic one,...
View ArticleLast Winery on Earth – Welcome to Two Paddocks
Talented ukulele player, animal and nature lover, winery proprietor, and accomplished actor, Sam Neill is a super cool guy. His winery in Central Otago, New Zealand, is called Two Paddocks, and these...
View ArticleAncient Peaks – California’s newest wine appellation
Domaine Romanee Conti. Chateau Grillet. Santa Margarita Ranch. Okay, so maybe the last one does not ring a bell, but it should! Nestled in the southernmost reaches of Paso Robles lies a single vineyard...
View ArticleHola Garnacha #GarnachaDay
When did Grenache/Garnacha become such a big deal? In the youthful days (the early to mid- 1970’s) of my wine career, I remember drinking Ridge wines with then winemaker and now winemaker/CEO Paul...
View ArticleNew Zealand: A New Way of Thinking
Perhaps I was getting too lazy and missed all of the good things going on in New Zealand wine growing regions. Yes, I’ve tasted many of the country’s top wines over the last two decades, but I did not...
View ArticleSomm things I think about: Portugal’s still wines
Portugal has built its reputation on fortified wines and for hundreds of years, Port and Portugal have been synonymous. But too often overlooked are the still, dry wines of the country. With over 250...
View ArticleHow to navigate Bordeaux on a budget
Bordeaux. It’s the quintessential wine region for many collectors and wine lovers. And yet, it has always seemed unattainable. The French wine landscape has never been easy to navigate and even harder...
View ArticleSouth Africa: New Land of Vines
On a continent that typically brings to mind dry, hot deserts and rainforest jungles, it’s easy to forget that there is also wine. But on the very southern tip of South Africa, vineyards thrive and...
View ArticleA New Era for Chilean wine
When you’re looking for a good every-day wine on a tight budget, you might find yourself turning to the wines of Chile. This long, narrow, and climatically diverse South American country has developed...
View ArticleNiven Family Wine Estates Winery Focus
Somm Things I Think About: A Winery FocusNiven Family Wine Estates Recently Christian Roguenant, the famed winemaker of Niven Family Wine Estates, visited Wine.com and led a Master Class on Albariño....
View ArticleMemoirs of a Malbec
Sometimes I feel like nobody really knows the real “me.” Ever since I moved to Argentina, I’ve been fitting in really well. In fact, I’m probably the most popular guy here. I’m having a great time...
View ArticleNew Zealand: A Sauvignon Blanc for every Palate
Most wine professionals would agree that no grape variety is more easily identifiable in a blind tasting than Sauvignon Blanc. And perhaps this variety’s unique qualities are more pronounced in wines...
View ArticleSummer in a Bottle: The Albariño of Rías Baixas
Many regions throughout the world are known for a particular specialty—gastronomic or otherwise—but some more than others have the ability to conjure up vivid sensory memories. One such region is...
View ArticleProvence: The Prescription for your Pink Wine Phobia
Do you suffer from a crippling fear of rose-tinted wines? Do you wander the aisles of the wine shop, shielding your eyes from bottles filled with cheerful pink liquid? Do you find yourself frustrated...
View ArticleThe Next Great Grape: Garnacha From Cariñena
At times, it can be a little bit tricky to keep up with the world of wine. Ancient grapes like Saperavi and Trousseau cycle back into fashion just as quickly as brand new regions are planted with...
View ArticleGrab Some Garnacha for #GarnachaDay 2016
Meet Garnacha. Serving diligently as one of Spain’s signature red wine grape varieties, Garnacha enjoys extensive plantings worldwide. This hardy, thin-skinned, late ripening red grape is thought by...
View ArticleDiscover Rhone
Feeling a pull to step out of your comfort zone with the wines you normally drink? Well whatever those may be, a spectacular place to start a new voyage is in the southern part of the Rhone River...
View ArticleSicily: A food and wine paradise
At the mention of Sicily, hopefully some of the first things to pop into your mind are sunny beaches, Mediterranean air, fresh seafood, and possibly even delicious wine. Two of the coolest things about...
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