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Dive into the world of orange wine, a unique style crafted using an ancient technique. These intriguing wines, also known as skin-contact whites, are made from white grapes left in contact with their skins during fermentation, resulting in surprising orange hues and bold, complex flavors. Often classified as natural wines, they offer a fascinating alternative to traditional white and red styles, attracting curious palates with their unique character.

Have you ever wondered what gives traditional method sparkling wines, like Champagne or Italy's most celebrated Metodo Classicos, their complex flavors, creamy texture, and endearing bubbles? The answer lies in the rigorous and painstaking process used to make them. Let’s look deep into the secrets of the aging and how Italian winemakers are mastering this technique to create world-class wines.

Step into the ring with two Italian titans: Barolo and Brunello. These two "kings" of Italian red wine share some similarities, but their unique grapes and distinct terroirs make them magnificently different. Join us on a journey of discovery to explore the history, flavors, and small producers behind these legendary wines.

The Langhe region in Piemonte, Northern Italy, is renowned for its exceptional red wines, but the story of each vintage is written by Mother Nature herself. Barolo winery owner Aldo Clerico wisely notes that winemakers don't make the same wine every year; it all depends on nature's whims. In this article we explore the Langhe's most recent vintages as we've witnessed first hand the impact of climate shifts on this terroir with extreme weather, such as devastating hailstorms, altering the winemaking landscape. Learn how Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo grapes adapt to vintage variations from 2016 to 2021. Join us in understanding how the weather's ever-changing story shapes Langhe's timeless wines.

Are you planning a party ? Are you going to one?  Needing a gift but not sure what wine to select?

Hosting a  party or finding a great gift for a wine lover just got easier with our tips on finding crowd-pleasing, drinkable wine that caters to diverse tastes, while also finding wines that are unique and stand out.

We have an approach to finding crowd pleaser wines in our latest blog article. We liken it to Goldilocks - remember her? But now we've moved up, from porridge to wine.

Read on for expert tips and find your own Goldilocks wine!

Start with an aromatic red sweet sparkling wine beaming with flowers and strawberries (think a red Moscato), pick an assortment of fruits and herbs from your garden and local farmers’ market, then get your hands on a really good dry Prosecco and sparkling water, then what do you get? A delicious, low alcohol wine cocktail, fine-tuned to please any palate. Learn more in this article.