Pinot Grigio is one of those wine varieties that’s easy to love, although there can be a wide quality divide between those sold at the supermarket and those found in the Crisp, Refreshing Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio Collection from…
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The Perfect Place for Pinot Grigio
Tagged with: picnic wines, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, summertime wines, wine with appetizers, wine with fish, wine with Thai food
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Posted in Wine in the Glass
Italy’s Most Beloved White Wines
Okay, let’s play “fill in the blank.” Ready? Here goes… Real Italians ________________________________________. I know quite a few “real Italians,” so I have a bevy of potential “blank fillers.” But this is a wine blog, so I’m thinking specifically of…
Tagged with: Falanghina, Italian wines, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, travel, white wine
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
7 Reasons Why Australia’s Wines Are Must-Tries Right Now
I could list about 59 reasons why now is a great time to discover the outstanding wines of Australia. Really… I could. But your time is limited and my fingers are already tired from a long day of typing, so…
Tagged with: Australian wines, Breathtaking Aussie Whites, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Massive Aussie Reds, red blends, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Verdelho
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
10 Reasons It’s Good to Always Have a Bottle of Sparkling Wine on Hand
It doesn’t need to be New Year’s Eve and you don’t need to be attending a wedding to pop the cork on a bottle of sparkling wine. Around our house, we always have a few bottles of French Champagne on…
Tagged with: celebrations, champagne, dating, holidays, romance, sparkling wine, success
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Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Toasting America’s Vets With a Wine Made by Vets
Memorial Day isn’t just an excuse to fire up the grill at our house — although we WILL be grilling on May 29. During the day, we’ll be taking time out to honor the men and women who have served…
Tagged with: Memorial Day, Memorial Day Wine, Merlot, Purple Heart Foundation, veterans, wine
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Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
The New Sparkling Wine Taking on Champagne
Spain is about to “take on” France in the realm of world-class sparkling wine. France has always taken Champagne-making seriously, and has worked diligently to protect the “Champagne” designation in the global wine marketplace. As a result, with rare exceptions,…
Tagged with: Cava, champagne, France, Pedro Bonet, Single Estate Cavas, Spaine, Spanish Wine, travel, Wines from Spain
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Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Wine Showdown: Australia vs. New Zealand
Head-to-head encounters in cricket, rugby, hockey and netball have been known to evoke heated exchanges between Aussies and Kiwis. The sports fans of Australia and New Zealand love their teams, and aren’t about to back down from some friendly banter…
Tagged with: Australia wine, Australia-versus-New Zealand wine, Merlot, New Zealand wine, Oceania wine, Pinot Noir, Shiraz-Cabernet, travel, wine tasting
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
The Under-Experienced Beauty of Black Muscat
You’ve no doubt heard of Riesling, the delightful wine that’s most commonly associated with Germany. You may even have heard of Torrontes, the alluringly floral wine of Argentina. However, you may not have heard of Black Muscat, which is part…
Tagged with: Black Muscat, Light & Sweet Wine Club, light and sweet wines, Riesling, Torrontes
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Posted in Wine in the Glass
