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 …
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 …
Let’s be clear: white wine is in no way less sophisticated than red wine. It can be just as complex and desirable. Some varieties are dry while others are sweet, as well as some that land smack dab in between. Where does one begin, though, when picking out the perfect white wine? Below you’ll find …
If you’ve ever had Viognier wine, I bet you can still remember the first time you discovered it. Whether trying it while visiting France, or perhaps in California’s wine region or even while in Virginia (more on that later), Viognier stands out. For the newbie wine drinker, seeing the word “Viognier” on a menu amongst the …
Vermentino wine is kind of the Dark Horse of the white wine world. It’s continually growing in popularity but has yet to reach the kind of broader spread typical with other wines. However, it can provide a fun alternative to your favorite Sauvignon Blancs or Pinot Grigios. In addition, understanding the taste profile and food …
If you are always on the lookout for tasty and affordable white wines to try at home, then the Lumina Pinot Grigio, by well established winemaker Ruffino, should most certainly be on your list. This wine is light, medium dry and very drinkable, and it is perfect for pairing with summery dishes. So whether you …
We all know that there is nothing better than a refreshing glass of champagne, especially after a stressful day at the office has left us feeling tired and overwhelmed. So if you are a connoisseur of sparkling wine, then chances are you spend your days sampling as many different wines as possible, from exotic international …
Chardonnay is a popular variety of white wine. It has some staple characteristics, like being generally medium to full bodied with moderate acidity. Whilst chardonnay is often dry, the question of whether chardonnay is sweet or dry is not so straightforward to answer. It depends greatly on the type of chardonnay you are drinking, where …
Rose wine is known for its blush color and fruity flavors. It has a refreshing taste and is often served chilled which makes it popular in the warm summer months. Rose wine is a perfect blend of the crispness you get from white wine with the depth of flavor found in red wine. Rose wine comes …
