Have you ever wondered what is actually in your glass? If so, you aren’t alone. In a world where terms like “Franken-Wine” or “Natural Wine” or “Organic Wine” are thrown around regularly, it can be pretty daunting for wine drinkers to actually know what is in the bottle. Let’s dissect what a grape wine actually […]
Wine Style
Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
Said: Sham-bore-sin In a world where farmers are experiencing changes in weather patterns that affect grape ripening potential, wine grape hybrid varieties may play a greater part in the future of our wine industry. But what are hybrid wine grape varieties? What kind of wines do they make? As someone who has regularly pointed out […]
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,” […]
Introducing the “International Style” of Red Wine
Recently, my husband opened up a bottle of Meiomi Pinot Noir (which I think was $22 at the grocery store), and he immediately said, “Ah. It’s sweet.” I’m not entirely sure if I was the one that alerted my husband to the increasing concentration of “sweet, but can’t tell it’s sweet unless you are paying […]
Behind the Sparkle
Find Your Favorite Sparkling Wine Hello, Wine Lovers! The holiday season is coming up, and before we know it, January 1st will be knocking on our doorsteps. This wine-centric holiday is sure to draw you into an up-coming sparkling wine purchase. With some input from those of you that participated in the Instagram (@dgwinemaking) poll, this […]
