White Zinfandel is a lot of things. It can be remarkably sweet. It can be refreshingly dry. It pairs well with a whole host of delicious options. And it’s exceedingly popular, selling 4.5 million cases each year at a tune of $800 million. But one thing it’s not? White. This rosé made from a dark-skinned …
Most wines fall into specific categories, like dry, off-dry, semi-sweet, sweet, or dessert. But Sauvignon Blanc… it’s in a category all by itself. Is it sweet? Is it dry? Actually, it can be whatever you’d like it to be. What is Sauvignon Blanc? Originally from the dry soil and wine dynasty of Bordeaux, France, Sauvignon …
Is Sauvignon Blanc Sweet? Is it Dry? A Brief Guide to This White Wine Read More »
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 …
Cannonau Wine: Health Benefits, Taste Profile & History Read More »
Riesling and Moscato wines are some of the most popular globally and are often considered sweet. But are they truly sweet wines? As this debate rages on in the wine world, let’s take an honest and measured look at this topic. Then, we’ll break down Riesling and Moscato sweetness and compare these two wine types in …
Riesling vs Moscato: Sweet Wine Showdown For Beginners Read More »
Champagne remains a fairly popular drink option in many parts of the world and provides some surprisingly rich tastes among its many varieties. For example, Brut and Extra Dry champagnes are some of the most popular options on the market and create a fascinating array of taste options. However, there is some confusion between the two …
Brut vs Extra Dry: The Differences You Should Know Read More »
When getting into white wines, it is very easy to get overwhelmed by the many excellent, different options on the market today. For example, choosing between Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc will challenge just about anybody and require a careful approach. If you’re interested in any of these three wines, please read more to …
Chardonnay vs Pinot Grigio vs Sauvignon Blanc: Which White Wine Is For Me? Read More »
When you welcomed in the New Year, did you celebrate with a silly hat? Irritating noisemaker? Bottle of champagne? If you opted for the latter, you were among the hundreds of thousands across the country that downed an estimated 360 million glasses on New Year’s Eve. If you passed on the bubbly because you don’t …
You’ve probably heard of the phrase “drinking to someone’s health”? Its deep origin dates back to Ancient Greece. During dinner, the host was expected to sip the wine as assurance that the drink was not poisoned. It’s either that the society was extra careful, or their hosts had an otherwise reputation with wine… Either way, the …
Sparkling Wine vs Champagne: Surprising Differences Read More »
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 …
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? …
