Wine tasting can be an intimidating experience. But with this approach, you can be sure to look like a pro and capture enough detail in your Chardonnay tasting notes to actually remember the wines you tasted! First step in your Chardonnay tasting … [Read more...]
Italian Sparkling Wines – Beyond Prosecco
You have undoubtedly heard of Prosecco, the most famous and popular sparkling wine produced in Italy. The largest Prosecco producing wine region is Conegliano Valdobbiadene, although it also produced in the smaller Colli Aslant region. Prosseco is … [Read more...]
Most Popular Red Wines from Around the World
Cabernet Sauvignon is by far the most popular red wine in the world. Cabernet is grown in just about every major wine producing region, and in a diverse array of climates. Cabernet Sauvignon originated in France, as an accidental crossing of Cabernet … [Read more...]
Best Buttery Chardonnay Wines – 10 Recommendations
If you love big, buttery chardonnays, few wine producing regions deliver as well as California. This style of wine originated in Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Excellent examples are produced found in the Central Coast and Santa Barbara areas. The … [Read more...]
The Winemaking Process Explained
Despite all the intricacies surrounding the winemaking process, it is essentially just fermented grape juice. And the basic winemaking process is a pretty simple one. First, the grapes are harvested from the vineyard. The time of harvest varies … [Read more...]
How to Taste Wine Like an Expert
Tasting wine is an experience that should employ more than just your tastebuds. It should be a sensory experience that involves evaluating the sight, smell, and taste of the wine. The first step in evaluating any new wine is observing it. Notice … [Read more...]