What does Vintage mean? It refers to the year of the grape harvest and for the production year of the wine made from those harvested varietals. A wine that is labeled Vintage should be made by the grapes that were grown and harvested from the vintage year specified on the…
Sure France is a great place to visit for a wine lover, but we’d argue that no place is more magical and transporting than a trip to Italy. The food, wine and people are a combination that can’t be beat, and it’s a must for any lover of wine and culture….
Fior d’Arancio means “orange blossom”, which is a lot to live up to for a wine that contains no oranges at all. It’s made from grapes, and the name is all about how it smells. It’s also the wine that started all of this. On one of my very first…
Usually during the summer, we consume more fluids like Water, Juice, or Soda, the obvious reason being the heat, but for red wine lovers, its not easy sticking to their choice of wine because as temperatures rise, our drinking preferences tend to turn to wines that are more crisp and…
Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean it’s time to stop drinking full-bodied red wines, despite the heat and humidity some of us still like to drink red wine throughout the summer. Read on for some useful tips on choosing and serving the perfect refreshing summer red wines. How To…
The beginning of Italian rosé can be traced back to a single bottle in Puglia and an American WWII general. The word “rosé” usually brings to mind a French wine, often from Provence. But say “rosato,” and Italy will be summoned. Though France has long held the top rosé spot…
Merlot, which in French means The Little Blackbird, is the second most popular red grape in the world after Cabernet Sauvignon and Italy’s 5th most planted, Italian Merlot is an excellent choice for those who want an easy-drinking wine that pairs well with many dishes, it is often recommended as the…
There are things we do with wine that nobody seems to question. Someone raises a glass, everybody else immediately raises theirs. Someone says, “Cheers!” We clink, We drink, Life continues. Nobody asks why. Which is strange when you think about it. Why do I need to knock my glass against…
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