If you’re getting tired of champagne or want a low-calorie alternative to your favorite sparkling wines, Prosecco may be the type for you! This increasingly popular wine is a sparkling white from Italy made with the Glera grape and works well as a brunch or lunch wine. However, it has also become popular for those trying …
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 …
Shiraz vs Cabernet Sauvignon: The Differences Explained Read More »
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 …
Did you know that Pinot Grigio is one of the oldest wines in the world, potentially created earlier than 1300?! It’s true! And this wine has, amazingly, remained very popular worldwide during this time, particularly for people trying to watch their waistline. That’s because Pinot Grigio can be considered a reasonably low-calorie wine, especially when …
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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 »
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 »
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 …
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 …
