Cabernet Franc vs. Cabernet Sauvignon
In this article, we’ll explore the differences between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. I hope you enjoy it.
March 18, 2026
Author: winemusingswithbetty
Tannins 101
You know that puckering sensation you get when you drink an over-steeped mug of black tea? How about that puckering sensation you get when you
March 11, 2026
It’s OTBN Time!
I hope you had a great OTBN 2026. For those of you who don’t know the term, it stands for Open That Bottle Night. It’s
March 4, 2026
Italian Food and Wine Pairings
Italian food and wine pairings — does it get any better than that? Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the best
February 25, 2026
Introducing Lagrein, a New Wine to Me
Last week, I went to CWES’s (Columbia Willamette Enological Society) event and was delighted to be introduced to Remy Wines. One of the grapes they
February 18, 2026
Grape Growing Climates
Why do two 2020 Pinot Noirs from different areas taste so different? Many factors contribute to a wine, including terroir (the grape’s growing environment), clones
February 11, 2026
Fine Tuning Your Wine Tasting Skills
Many of us have trouble matching the wine’s description (either on the label or in a review) to its actual taste and smell. For example,
February 4, 2026
Barnard Griffin’s Petit Verdot Is Wonderful
Introducing Barnard Griffin’s Petit Verdot When we think of Petit Verdot, we usually think of a red variety that is mixed in with other red
January 28, 2026
More French Alpine Wine Grapes
Last week, I introduced you to Altesse, a grape that is considered one of the most esteemed in the Alpine region of France. Today, I
January 21, 2026
Getting to Know Altesse
I recently met a new-to-me grape called Altesse (pronounced al tess) that I really liked. So, I decided it would be fun to cover this
January 14, 2026