Petite Sirah – The Underdog Grape
Have you ever heard anyone say they love Petite Sirah? It’s not exactly the sort of crowd pleaser you break out at a party….
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The Dramatic Effects of Yeast in Winemaking
Yeast is not the sexiest part of winemaking. Surprising take right? It is however THE most important piece of winemaking. Soil, oak, and blending play important roles…
Bigger is Baller: Why Magnums of Wine Rule
Bigger is most definitely better when it comes to bottles of wine. Not just because the bottle holds more of that life elixir we…
Go ahead, smell the cork if you want
Wine can be complicated. We get that. Sometimes it’s more confusing than it needs to be. Here’s a good example. Some friends of mine…
What you should know about sulphites in wine
We’ve all seen that conspicuous warning on the wine label. “Contains Sulfites” Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is one of the most controversial wine ingredients. You’ve probably…
Put down the Pinot Grigio. Pick up the Albariño.
There’s nothing “wrong” with Pinot Grigio. Slurpy somms and jaded retailers tilt their noses at it, often writing it off as “insipid” or “anemic” but…
These 10 white wines deserve time in your cellar
Here’s a fun science experiment. Next time you buy some Riesling, consider grabbing a few extra bottles. Then hide them somewhere dark and cool for around…
The truth about wine prices
Very few wineries, wine shops and retailers are willing to openly discuss their margins. One who isn’t? Coffaro wines. The true cost of a…
Does playing music in the vineyard make vines happier?
In Montalcino, where the rolling hills yield the world’s finest examples of Sangiovese, there’s one vineyard unlike the rest. There you’ll find twelve loudspeakers blasting…
Is Garnacha the most overlooked wine?
Grenache plays a starring role in a slew of stunning wines from around the world. It serves as the dominant force in southern Rhone’s…
