Wine

Often Overlooked and Underrated, German Wines will Surprise You

When you ask someone about German wines, you usually get one of two responses. One waxes on about the elegant dry whites, while the other dismisses the whole country for its cheap, sweet, un-oaked whites with low ABV. So, unless you are big into white wines, especially Rieslings, you probably don’t know much about German w

Chile’s long history with wine is complicated and filled with setbacks.

Wine in Chile dates back to mid-16^th century Spanish conquistadores and missionaries, who carried grapes wherever they went. These grapes, often referred to as the “common black grape,” filled the vineyards of local Jesuit priests.

Like many colonies, Chilean vintners were restricted to local

Explore the regional backwater of wines that could be the star of your holiday event. 

Yes, they are old-fashioned. But that doesn’t mean fruit wines are boring. The human race has a history of making wine out of anything we can ferment, even trees and fungi. On early American homesteads, you’d find salted meat and canned preserves, sure. But you would also find bottles of win

Bubbly, sparkling wine, prosecco — whatever name you know it by, champagne is certainly flowing this time of year. From the holidays to New Year’s Eve and beyond, plenty of people are popping bottles all around the globe to celebrate.

But what is champagne? And how should you get the most out of this delicious and exciting drink? What you need is an ultimate guide to champagne — and we’re here to

The Much-Maligned Merlot is Having its Day!

Remember when it was savaged in 2005 in the Academy Award-winning movie Sideways? Well, Merlot is enjoying a slow-burn comeback, although many connoisseurs have never deserted it.

Merlot is a

From aperitifs and wine pairing to digestifs and beers, we’ve got Thanksgiving covered

Thanksgiving is, for many, a full-day feast. So we’ve compiled a list of our favorite alcoholic accompaniments to bring. They range from aperitifs to serve as everyone arrives and snacks on hors d’oeuvres, to the classic digestif as the perfect close to the evening. In between, we’ll have suggest

Thanksgiving is a major event in most American households. Many cooks will wake up at ungodly hours of the morning to prepare the turkey. Then they begin assembling the other components of the feast. They may be rightfully preoccupied with the main and side dishes. But they also need to consider one more important aspect: the wine.

There are so many available options for wines that it can get

South Africa has a unique distinction. It’s one of the only wine regions in the world situated between two oceans: the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. As a result of this ocean access, Dutch colonizers easily made their way to the fertile land. By 1650, they were planting French grapes throughout the Mediterranean-esque Western Cape. Eventually, the vineyards spread through the rest of the region.

Australia may not be the most notable wine region in the world, but it shouldn’t be discounted. As the 7th largest wine producer around the globe, Australia produces at least 1,200 million liters of wine each year. And because it produces much more than its inhabitants consume, it’s actually the 4th largest wine exporter, as well.

Ordering wine at a restaurant can be an anxiety-inducing moment. What if you order something expensive and gross? Or worse, what if you look like you don’t know what you’re doing? That’s where we come in. Here’s a quick guide to how to order wine without sounding like a total newbie.

How to Pronounce the Different Types of Wine