Although both are made from the same dark-skinned purple grape that originated in Croatia, Red Zinfandel and White Zinfandel differ in process and harvest, flavor and popularity. Let’s take a closer look at what separates the rich Red from its rosy White offspring. Red Zinfandel vs White Zinfandel: Process Before the late 1940s, only Red […]
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Have you ever read about a wine’s “body” from a review and had no idea what they were discussing? You’re not alone. Body is a term used interchangeably with several others and can be confusing to understand if you aren’t sure what it signifies. Thankfully, we can help you better understand this situation and make your
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Did you know that many people struggle to tell the differences between Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah during a blind taste test? Amazingly, it’s true, and while Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular wine in the world, Shiraz/Syrah wine is starting to become more widespread. Understanding the many differences between these wines can help you better understand
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There’s a small island in the middle of the Mediterranean that’s world-renowned for two things: one of the highest concentrations of centenarians (a one-to-one ratio of men to women, which is pretty unusual, too… ok, so there are three things this tiny land mass may be known for!) and a healthy, tasty wine. Coincidence? Let’s
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Pinot Noir is an incredibly popular wine that is often heavily debated: how often have you been enjoying a glass with friends, discussing whether it was sweet or dry? Unfortunately, this debate is not uncommon and is often a challenging situation to sort out because Pinot Noir can seem both dry and sweet at the
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Red wines, white wines, dry, sweet, fruity, fortified, sparkling wines, rose wines, champagne, dessert wines. Phew! The list goes on. If you are a beginner to the wine scene you can be forgiven for being confused. The crazy amount of wine varieties available is mind boggling. How are you supposed to decide what means what?
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There are varieties of red wines that provide health benefits (improving heart function, lowering bad cholesterol, lowering blood pressure) and are an accompaniment to dinner. However, choosing one can be a task, and as with all things that have to do with our sense of taste and smell, finding a healthy red wine is a
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Getting into red wines can be a challenging experience because they all have different taste profiles. For example, a Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, or a Merlot look very similar in a way that reality does not support once you start to examine them. In other words, they all taste quite differently and come from very different
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Do you recall the scene in the 1979 film, The Jerk, when Steve Martin’s character tells the waiter, “Bring us some fresh wine, the freshest you’ve got. This year’s! No more of this old stuff?” It can be challenging to communicate about wine because there’s lots of lingo surrounding the liquid. It requires a lot of information
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Did you know that sweet wine drying techniques date back to the eighth century and were created primarily as a way to increase the lifespan of a bottle of wine? It’s true! However, these wines have become some of the most popular options around the world, particularly in the luscious sweet red variety. Here’s what you need
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