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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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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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 …
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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 …
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The many varieties of wine on the market may be confusing for some people to understand. For example, why is White Zinfandel a red wine, despite its name? Why are some sweet and some dry? This unique blend is a perfect example of the diversity common throughout the wine world. As one of the most popular …
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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 had to make a list of some of the most popular red wine varieties today, Cabernet Sauvignon would absolutely be right at the top. This grape is found in just about every country in the world that produces wine. It’s available in a wide range of climates ranging from the hot temperatures of Australia …
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 …
