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A row of Champagne bottles, each larger than the one before

The Bubble Challenge: Champagne, Cremant, Prose...

Ever describe a wine as a "Champagne", only to be quickly corrected with something like "No, it's a SPARKLING wine!"  If so, you have the IP lawyers who represent the...

The Bubble Challenge: Champagne, Cremant, Prose...

Ever describe a wine as a "Champagne", only to be quickly corrected with something like "No, it's a SPARKLING wine!"  If so, you have the IP lawyers who represent the...

Shelf of assorted wine bottles, including several Pinot Noir labels.

Did 'Sideways' Ruin Pinot Noir?

Ruminations on what happened to Pinot Noir after the movie 'Sideways' led to its explosive growth in popularity. New plantings in less desirable areas led to a flood of mediocre...

Did 'Sideways' Ruin Pinot Noir?

Ruminations on what happened to Pinot Noir after the movie 'Sideways' led to its explosive growth in popularity. New plantings in less desirable areas led to a flood of mediocre...

Modern wine tasting room with stone arches, display shelves, and a curved reception counter

The Pošip Master - White Wines of Croatia

Wine tasting tour of Croatia unveils some surprising discoveries, like this white wine from the Posip grape...

The Pošip Master - White Wines of Croatia

Wine tasting tour of Croatia unveils some surprising discoveries, like this white wine from the Posip grape...

Mt Etna Wines Are Exploding (Literally)

Mt Etna Erupts, Spring of 2021. Nearby wineries jubilant??? In rather dramatic fashion, Mt Etna has been erupting again this week. Though volcanic eruptions are a humbling testament to the...

Mt Etna Wines Are Exploding (Literally)

Mt Etna Erupts, Spring of 2021. Nearby wineries jubilant??? In rather dramatic fashion, Mt Etna has been erupting again this week. Though volcanic eruptions are a humbling testament to the...

Ribera del Duero - Affordable Tempranillo

When it comes to red wines, Spain is known for two primary regions - Rioja and Priorat. And just as Priorat has Montsant as its more affordable cousin, Rioja has...

Ribera del Duero - Affordable Tempranillo

When it comes to red wines, Spain is known for two primary regions - Rioja and Priorat. And just as Priorat has Montsant as its more affordable cousin, Rioja has...

Best Use for Pineau des Charentes

What is this odd wine? Let's start with the pronunciation - Pineau is pronounced much the same as Pinot but with the second syllable leaning a little more towards "new"...

Best Use for Pineau des Charentes

What is this odd wine? Let's start with the pronunciation - Pineau is pronounced much the same as Pinot but with the second syllable leaning a little more towards "new"...