Hardly anyone doesn’t like Chardonnay. The same holds true for Merlot. They may not be one’s favorite white or red wine, but they rarely are despised. Oh, if only the same could be said for Sauvignon Blanc, a variety that…

Whenever The World of Wine Club shines the spotlight on Chile, you can bet that one of the featured varieties will be Carmenere. Because it’s not one of the “famous” winegrape varieties, we herewith offer 10 fascinating (or at least mildly interesting)…

We know that Shiraz is a synonym for Syrah—they are exactly the same grape. We also know that the variety “shows” differently depending on where it’s grown and how the crushed grapes are handled in the cellar. The wine media likes to talk about th…

During the 1980s, a new type of wine known as White Zinfandel caught the fancy of the American public, and helped transform millions of people into “wine drinkers.” White Zin is a “blush” wine that’s quite sweet, and Americans have a very large co…

’Tis the season for Champagne, Cava, Prosecco or sparkling wine by whatever name. Whether you’re planning a holiday meal or simply toasting the new year, bubbly lends a festive flair to any occasion. But keep in mind that not all sparkling wines a…

Do you know what today is? It’s International Tempranillo Day! (Why is this not indicated on my wine country 2012 calendar?!?) The wine industry’s version of a “Hallmark holiday,” International Tempranillo Day was created by the Tempranillo Advoca…

If you’re a member of one of the wine clubs of Vinesse, you receive a “tasting note” with each featured wine selection. Each tasting note includes a detailed description of the wine, including aromas and flavors detected by members of the Vinesse …

Champagne lovers ditched the coupe a long time ago. The coupe is a broad-bowled glass with a stem that you used to see at wedding receptions and on New Year’s Eve—typically when there were a lot of people celebrating a special occasion. Only it tu…