Category: Wine
90+ Cellars Minis
90+ Cellars Wine has released two new minis: Vino Verde: This Portuguese white wine is known for racy acidity, lower alcohol, and light effervescence. 90+ Cellars Lot …
How to Make Sense of Wine Language
To enjoy a glass of wine requires no training, but to communicate about it effectively, we need the right words. Most of wine’s sensory qualities are …
Does Wine Really Breathe in Barrels?
Most modern wine is made in stainless-steel tanks. But winemakers still use traditional oak barrels to refine and improve most premium red wines and some whites …
Sonoma-Cutrer Releases Two New California Chardonnay Vintages
California pioneer Sonoma-Cutrer, located in Russian River Valley, has announced two new vintages: 2020 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and 2019 Les Pierres Chardonnay. Led by Sonoma-Cutrer’s Chardonnay …
The Duckhorn Acquires 265-Acre Cab Sauv Vineyard in Paso Robles
The Duckhorn Portfolio has acquired the 289-acre Bottom Line Ranch in the San Miguel District sub-appellation of the Paso Robles AVA. Planted exclusively to 265 acres …
CK Mondavi Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
CK Mondavi and Family is introducing two new wines to its lineup. Buttery Chardonnay and Dark Cabernet Sauvignon will be available nationwide this spring. “We’re excited …
Tasting: Beaujolais Beyond Nouveau
France’s Beaujolais region and their traditional gamay grape are known to many wine drinkers for the annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration. On the third Thursday of every November, …
How to Calculate Calories in Dry Wine
Nowadays, many wine shoppers are calorie-conscious, choosing hard seltzers and other manufactured diet drinks in a bid to stay healthy. Many dry wines can offer a …
Podcast: A Deep Dive into French Wine
Our Spirit of France coverage continues with an On & Off podcast episode that takes a deep dive into French wine. In this podcast we interview Robert Cavanaugh, wine educator and marketing …
Avaline Canned White and Rosé Wines
The wine brand Avaline, from co-founders Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power (Who What Wear, Versed Skincare, Merit), has announced the launch of their new canned White …