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Category: Varietals and Wine Styles

Sangiovese, the Grape of Tuscany

Eight years ago, I wrote a series on the wines of Italy, including the wines of Tuscany. In my article...

A Spoon in Sparkling Wine?

A number of years ago, I was told that putting a spoon in Sparkling Wine or Champagne will make the...

Cab Franc Pairings

Last week, I asked you whether you were a Cabernet Franc fan. According to Ashlee McRae, “Cabernet Franc is the...

Are You a Fan of Cabernet Franc?

Cabernet Franc fascinates me. Some people love it, and some people don’t. Are you a fan of Cabernet Franc? If...

Celebrating Syrah with the RhoneRangers

Last week, the RhoneRangers hosted a Zoom meeting all about Syrah. And guess what. They did it by tasting Syrahs...

Madeira: Know It and Love It

Have you ever had a heat-treated wine? That is what Madeira is! Madeira originally comes from the Portuguese island of...

Exploring Resveratrol-Rich Sagrantino

As I discussed in “Wine and Health: A Fun Deep Dive” last week, I’ve long known that Tannat was a...

WineShop At Home's Sun Fish Petite Sirah

Celebrating WineShop At Home’s New Petite Sirah

If you’re a long-time reader of my blog, you probably know that I’m a huge Petite Sirah fan. So, I...

Is It Really Bonarda?

Did you know that there are at least four red wine grapes with the name Bonarda? Three are in Italy,...

Five Wines to Taste at Least Once in Your Lifetime

I’m excited to share this blog written by Heidi Jones (please see her bio at the end). Wine tasting is...