Wine 101
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
Blogs
Enjoying Wine
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
Wine Regions
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
Varietals and Wine Styles
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
Varietals and Wine Styles
Celebrating Touriga Nacional
If you’re a fan of Port, you know Touriga Nacional. But do you know it well? Let’s explore this grape now. Thanks to Wine
December 24, 2025
Holidays, Weddings and Gifts
Holiday Wine Pairings
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year! As we get ready for all of these delicious holidays, it’s fun to think about
December 17, 2025