For the Love of Oak Release Date: February 14, 2025 We want to continue our series exploring a bit more about the use of wood, and specifically, oak, in wine. So today, we’re going to discuss a few of our favorite oaky wines including Oaky Chardonnay, Napa Valley Cabernets, Australian Shiraz, and Rioja wines. But […]
Old World
Find Your Favorite White Wine with “The Classics”
Do you know your favorite white wine grape variety? Or are you a California Chardonnay drinker, tried and true, that finds it difficult to branch out from your favorite style of wine? Just like we learned with “The Classics: Red Wines”, you can also easily identify your favorite white wines, too. Identifying your wine preferences […]
Find Your Favorite Red Wine with “The Classics”
Red Wine Edition Do you know your favorite red wine grape variety? Or do you tend to stay clear of all red wines, worried you’ll never find one you like? Or maybe you’re a prominent red wine drinker who routinely goes back to the same variety time after time. The thought of exploring something new […]
Do You Love Old World or New World Wines?
The Red Wine Edition We previously discussed Old World and New World wine styles in relation to white wines back in the Sip and Swirl April 2022 edition. Now it’s time to jump into red wine exploration! While most American wine consumers understand wines by their varietal names, “Cabernet Sauvignon,” “Merlot,” “Zinfandel,” or “Pinot Noir,” […]
Do You Love Old World or New World Wines?
The White Wine Edition Many wine lovers often know wines by their varietal names: “Cabernet Sauvignon,” “Chardonnay,” “Pinot Grigio,” “Pinot Noir,” etcetera. But what takes a little more understanding and exploration is how the region the grapes are grown in influence the taste of that variety. Furthermore, winemaking practices used to make the wine can […]
