What Makes Opus One Wine Worth the Price
What Makes Opus One Wine Worth the Price (And My $500 Lesson) I’ll be honest with you – I hesitated for three years before finally...
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Sweet Red Wines Worth Trying
Sweet red wines have a reputation problem. Mention them at the wrong dinner party and someone will give you the look — the one that...
Best Dessert Wines for After Dinner Sipping
I came to dessert wines late. For most of my drinking life, I thought “dessert wine” meant something sickly-sweet that you’d only encounter at a...
Austin Hope Winery and Their Paso Robles Wines
My first real introduction to Paso Robles happened at a small wine bar in San Francisco where a bartender poured me something I hadn’t heard...
What Is Barolo Wine? An Italian Red Guide
Barolo came into my life through a half-bottle at an Italian restaurant that I ordered mostly because the price was reasonable and I was curious....
What Is Dry Sherry and How to Drink It
Understanding Dry Sherry Wine Sherry is a fortified wine from the region of Jerez in Spain. It is unique production process and distinct flavor profile....
French Wine Regions Collectors Should Know
A friend once told me that trying to understand French wine from scratch was like trying to learn chess by starting with the rule book...
Red Wine Varieties Explained for New Drinkers
Exploring the World of Red Wine Red wine has been cherished for centuries, representing a variety of flavors and traditions across the globe. With a...
What Color Is Burgundy Wine Exactly?
The Allure of Burgundy Wine Color Burgundy, a rich and distinct hue, captures the essence of classic elegance. Rooted in the shades of the French...
Chile Wine Regions and Their Distinct Styles
Chilean Wine Regions: What That Long Skinny Country Produces Chile looks weird on a map. This super long, super narrow country squeezed between the Andes...