A Quick Guide to Syrah
Syrah Quick Facts Other Names . . . Shiraz (most common). Less common names: Sirac, Hermitage, Antourenein Noir, Candive, Entournerein, Hignin Noir, Marsanne Noir Grape . . . Syrah Where It's Grown . . . France, Australia, Spain, Argentina, South...
A Quick Guide to Zinfandel
Zinfandel Quick Facts Nicknames . . . “Zin”, “Red Zin” or “White Zin” Other Names . . . Primitivo Grape . . . Zinfandel. Note: There is no White Zinfandel grape. Both White and Red Zinfandel wines are made from...
A Quick Guide to Moscato
Moscato Fun Facts Other Names . . . Moscato d’Asti, Muscat Blanc Grape . . . Muscat Where It's Grown . . . Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Brazil, United States and Portugal Color . . . Varies depending on style....
An Audio Guide to Pronouncing Wines
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Key Terminology for Understanding the World of Wine
When you’re just getting started with wine, sometimes it can seem filled with new words and terms. As with anything, it can take a bit to adjust to this new language to get an understanding of what’s being said. Here’s...
A Quick Guide to Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc Quick Facts Nicknames . . . “Sauv Blanc” Other Names . . . Sauvignon Jaune, Fumé Blanc (France), Muskat-Silvaner (Germany & Austria) and Sauvignon Musqué Grape . . . Sauvignon Blanc Where It's Grown . . . France,...
Pairing Wine & Beef
One of the best ways to enjoy wine is to enjoy it with a great meal. While the pairings you prefer boil down to your own preference, between various cuts of beef, styles of preparation and the sheer number of wines...
A Quick Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon Quick Facts Nickname . . . "Cab" Other Names . . . Bouchet, Bouche, Petit-Bouchet, Petit-Cabernet, Petit-Vidure, Vidure or Sauvignon Rouge Grape . . . Cabernet Sauvignon Where It's Grown . . . France (Bordeaux), Italy (Tuscany), California...