Wine can be made pretty much anywhere. Decent wine requires a decent climate. But if you want GREAT wine, you need to look toward one of the world’s great winegrowing countries — nations most often blessed by a Mediterranean climate.…
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Tagged with: Australian wine, French wine, Italian wine, Spanish Wine, The World of Wine Club
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine Region Profiles
3 Great Reasons to Stock Up on Syrah While You Can
More and more, it’s looking like it’s going to be a long winter. For that reason alone, this is a perfect time to stock up on Syrah, the wine that goes by the name of Shiraz in Australia. But there…
Tagged with: Australian wine, Italian wine, Shiraz, Syrah, Syrah and food
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Pan-Seared Cod: Perfect With Pinot Grigio
One of the joys of exploring the wines of Italy is the opportunity to discover varieties you seldom (if ever) seen grown in the United States. In this Vinesse sampler, for instance, you’ll find two such varieties — Nero di…
Tagged with: cod, cooking, dinner, Inzolia, Italian wine, Nero di Troia, Pinot Girgio, Pinot Gris, recipe
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Exploring Soave: The Region and the Wine
Soave is one of the major tourism districts of Italy’s Verona area, thanks to its amazing historical and architectural sites, and its postcard-worthy vineyards. Soave wines are known for their fresh, delicate character that emphasizes the aromatic qualities of its…
Why Are Most French and Italian Wines Named After a Place Instead of a Grape?
In telling the story of my “epiphany wine,” I have mentioned the period of time when I used to have a glass of “Chablis” with my steak at the local Sizzler restaurant. I knew nothing about wine then. First, I…
Tagged with: Burgundy, Chablis, champagne, field blends, France, French wine, Italian wine, Italy, Sizzler
Posted in Wine FAQ
Posted in Wine FAQ
