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…
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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…
The differences between Barolo and Barbaresco
Barolo and Barbaresco each start with the letter “B”, end with “O”, and are made from the same grape, Nebbiolo, in regions just ten…
The most influential man behind Montalcino’s wine scene
We know some exceptionally talented people in the wine industry, but every once in a while we meet someone on a whole other level. Fabio Tassi is…
What wine lovers need to know before planning a cruise
If you’re anything like us, when packing for a vacation you carefully stash as many bottles of wine into your suitcase as possible. So when I…
The ultimate guide to sabering champagne
Sabering combines the elegance and prestige of champagne with the chest-thumping badassery of wielding a sword. It’s the kind of trick that can instantly grant you legendary…
All about Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is like the supermodel of wine grapes. Often described as “sensual”, it’s admired by critics and consumers worldwide. It has its own festivals, Titus…
If you like this Cabernet Sauvignon, try these alternatives
The King of grapes holds an uncontested spot atop the podium for good reason. It’s flat out awesome stuff. This full-bodied wine comes in many…
Fermentation 101: the case for whole clusters
Rivalries big and small exist everywhere you look. The Red Sox vs. Yankees, Batman vs. Superman, thin crust vs deep dish. The winemaking world…
Understanding the many faces of Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most divisive wines in the world. It’s also the most popular. Naturally when you’re the most popular of anything you…
