Shopping for wine can be confusing, intimidating, and even exhausting sometimes. There are countless words in countless languages with countless meanings. All of this chaos is s built on the foundations of a million different countries and regions and their particular wine classification and legal …
Lirac is one of the most overlooked and undervalued Crus of Côtes du Rhône producing red, white, and rosé wine. Due to its lack of space and prestige, the prices tend towards the inexpensive side while the quality and taste remain top-notch. These wines are …
Overview At first glance, Bordeaux may seem fairly simple and straightforward. St. Julien, Pomerol, St. Emillion, Medoc.. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec.. oh, and even Cabernet Franc.. it’s all just Bordeaux, right? Yes, it is technically all Bordeaux, but there are climates, grape varietals, and classification …
Overview When the average wine drinker thinks of French wine, places like Bordeaux and Champagne likely come to mind. However, the Rhone Valley is an extremely overlooked and undervalued region of France. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to find extremely tasty and affordable wine, particularly …
As wine’s popularity has soared across the globe, particularly in the United States and China, so has the market for innovative, and interesting tools. Some of the most useful tools still today are the basics and the classics, but there are some extremely innovative, great …
Summertime and warmer months are not only for white wine, rose, and bubbles. Any red can be enjoyed in the summer, here are some that pair well with the season!
#1. Price Equals Quality Whenever I get asked for recommendations on a “nice red” or a “decent bottle of wine,” I first ask how much they want to spend. Over the years, I have stuck to a relatively low budget with wine. I knew what …