A home bar complete with the finest wines and wine gadgets is the ultimate dream of wine lovers. But for newbie wine connoisseurs, selecting the best wines for a home bar can prove to be complex. The sheer number of wine blends available on the market can leave you feeling overwhelmed. If you need a little guidance stocking up your…
Almost all wines are blends in one way or another. They may be a blend of different varieties, vineyards, barrels, or blocks of a single variety. Whatever the case may be, most wine connoisseurs have experienced the art of a wine blend. But what grapes make the best? Continue reading to find out! What is a Wine Blend? Grape wine…
Syrah is among the best red wines ever produced. It’s loved and known by many, but very few can tell the history behind it, let alone its origin. Australian winemakers branded it Shiraz, making its origin a little confusing to a novice wine drinker. I’m going to give you the 411 on Syrah history and tell you all about Syrah…
Greek cuisine is filled with classic Mediterranean ingredients and spices. Wheat, vegetable oil, olive oil, and wine (hooray!) are some of the common ingredients used to create tasty Greek dishes. Many Greek dishes are commonly paired with wine. Discover all the best tips for pairing wine with Greek Cuisine like a natural. Common Ingredients In Greek Dishes In order to…
Merlot wine falls under the red wine category and is recognized globally due to its dark-blue color. It is made from sweet merlot grapes, mainly from France. Furthermore, Merlot wine is also known for its soft texture and unique taste, with many referring to it as plummy or oaky. Read on to discover more about Merlot including its history, flavor…
If you’ve never experienced the deliciousness of real southern food you are seriously missing out! Many of these dishes are rooted in history and traditions making them rich and flavorful. This means that they can be paired successfully with an equally robust wine. Continue reading to discover a wide variety of food and wine pairing ideas for southern food delicacies.…
Intriguing. If there were just one word to describe Petit Verdot wine (or its grapes) that would be it. With its abundance of unique aromas, flavors, and exquisite boldness, it would most certainly be intriguing. This wine type hails from Southwestern France, mainly in the Bordeaux region. These specific grapes are also highly sought after for their amazing blending capabilities.…
Okay, so most of the time I’m the artisan cheese and gourmet popcorn with wine type. But, can we all agree that every now and again, you just want a greasy, salty, or sweet snack?! Don’t be surprised to occasionally find a rather large bag of chips hanging out with my oh-so-exquisite vino. I proudly admit it, there’s absolutely no…
So, I will be the first to admit that my health is not at the forefront of my mind when opening a bottle of wine. Luckily, however, vino actually does serve a purpose in healthiness and heart health in particular. Most know that red wine typically provides the most heart health benefits but did you know that certain varieties offer…
Albarino wine is native to the northwestern corner of Iberia which today includes Spain and Portugal. Its cultivation and uses, however, have been traced back to ancient Romans, who often used it to blend with other varieties. History of Albarino Wine In the late 19th century, a grape phylloxera outbreak destroyed most European vineyards. Grape phylloxera is an…
